Enrollment
1,398
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rolla, MO
Rolla Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Rolla Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292689001636
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rolla Sr. High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Rolla · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rolla Sr. High has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolla Sr. High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Rolla, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rolla Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rolla Sr. High
Rolla Sr. High is a large high school in Rolla, Missouri, enrolling 1,398 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Missouri schools and 61% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,398 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rolla 31 also operates Rolla Middle (857 students) and Rolla Jr. High (577 students) alongside Rolla Sr. High.
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 Rolla Sr. High compares
Rolla Sr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 61% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 44% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,398 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,398
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,750
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 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 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Rolla Sr. High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rolla 31, which includes Rolla Sr. High.
$10,750
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 33.6%
Federal 17.6%
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 Rolla Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rolla Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Col. John B. Wyman Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rolla Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,398 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rolla Sr. High
How many students attend Rolla Sr. High?
Rolla Sr. High has 1,398 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rolla, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolla Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolla Sr. High is 20.6:1, which is 61% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rolla Sr. High?
25.7% of students at Rolla Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rolla Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Rolla Sr. High is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Rolla, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rolla Sr. High?
Rolla Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Rolla Sr. High rank among public schools in Rolla?
By Resource Investment Index, Rolla Sr. High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Rolla, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rolla on the city page.
Is Rolla Sr. High a good school?
Rolla Sr. High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Rolla 31?
Besides Rolla Sr. High, Rolla 31 also operates Rolla Middle (857 students), Rolla Jr. High (577 students), and Harry S. Truman Elem. (448 students). See the Rolla 31 district page for the complete list.
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