Enrollment
995
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090468000943
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 53
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockville High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockville High School
Rockville High School is a large high school in Vernon, Connecticut, enrolling 995 students.
At 12:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Connecticut median, within a few percentage points of the 12.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 93% of state schools at 995 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Vernon School District also operates Vernon Center Middle School (651 students) and Center Road School (443 students) alongside Rockville High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rockville High School compares
Rockville High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vernon School District, which includes Rockville High School.
$22,048
Per student
-8%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 41.5%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~995 students)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rockville High School a good school?
Rockville High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Connecticut median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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