- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292689001636
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Rolla Sr. High held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 292689001636 · Rolla, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,398 enr · 20.6:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Rolla Middle (857 students)
Rolla Sr. High held near 1,383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Rolla Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rolla Sr. High
1,398 students
- Rolla Middle
Rolla Middle
857 students
- Rolla Jr. High
Rolla Jr. High
577 students
- Harry S. Truma 448
Harry S. Truman Elem.
448 students
- Col. John B. W 441
Col. John B. Wyman Elem.
441 students
- Mark Twain Ele 440
Mark Twain Elem.
440 students
What this shows Rolla Sr. High reports 1,398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rolla Sr. High compares
Rolla Sr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,353
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Rolla 31 reports $11,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,398 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,323 (2022-23) → 1,383 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
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 36/100 (typical 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 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.
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.