- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vernon, CT
Rockville High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090468000943
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockville High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockville High School has class sizes near the Connecticut median. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockville High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Vernon, CT.
School address
District: Vernon School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090468000943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Rockville High School held near 975 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 83.6 → 81.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 090468000943 · Vernon, CT High · MID · TRAD
995 enr · 12:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon Center Middle School (651 students)
Rockville High School held near 975 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 83.6 → 81.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Rockville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rockville High School
995 students
- Vernon Center
Vernon Center Middle School
651 students
- Center Road Sc
Center Road School
443 students
- Skinner Road S 340
Skinner Road School
340 students
- Northeast Scho 261
Northeast School
261 students
- Maple Street S 256
Maple Street School
256 students
What this shows Rockville High School reports 995 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockville High School compares
Rockville High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 995 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
995
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 5.0%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Rockville High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon School District reports $22,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rockville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Center Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skinner Road School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Street School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~995 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockville High School
How many students attend Rockville High School?
Rockville High School has 995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vernon, CT. CCD year-over-year: 932 (2022-23) → 975 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockville High School is 12:1, which is 1% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockville High School?
40.9% of students at Rockville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockville High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockville High School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Vernon, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockville High School?
Rockville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockville High School rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockville High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Vernon, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon School District?
Besides Rockville High School, Vernon School District also operates Vernon Center Middle School (651 students), Center Road School (443 students), and Skinner Road School (340 students). See the Vernon School District district page for the complete list.