Enrollment
721
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rutland, VT
Rutland Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Rutland Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500705000271
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutland Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Vermont schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Vermont.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Rutland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Vermont
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutland Senior High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutland Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rutland, VT.
School address
District: Rutland City School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500705000271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rutland Senior High School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rutland Senior High School
Rutland Senior High School is a large high school in Rutland, Vermont, enrolling 721 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Vermont, bigger than 96% of state schools at 721 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 288 scored Vermont schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 103 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rutland City School District spends $27,621 per pupil, 45% above the Vermont average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 163 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 721 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rutland City School District also operates Rutland Intermediate School (504 students) and Rutland Middle School (249 students) alongside Rutland Senior 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 Rutland Senior High School compares
Rutland Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▲ 12% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 77% in Vermont - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,621
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $19,105
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 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 83.6%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Rutland Senior High School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rutland City School District, which includes Rutland Senior High School.
$27,621
Per student
+45%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+66%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.5%
State 80.3%
Federal 11.2%
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 Rutland Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutland Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutland Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutland Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Vermont, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rutland Senior High School
How many students attend Rutland Senior High School?
Rutland Senior High School has 721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rutland, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutland Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutland Senior High School is 13.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rutland Senior High School?
30.9% of students at Rutland Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutland Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Rutland Senior High School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Rutland, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutland Senior High School?
Rutland Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Rutland Senior High School rank among public schools in Rutland?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutland Senior High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Rutland, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rutland on the city page.
Is Rutland Senior High School a good school?
Rutland Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Vermont schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Vermont. 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 Rutland City School District?
Besides Rutland Senior High School, Rutland City School District also operates Rutland Intermediate School (504 students), Rutland Middle School (249 students), and Northeast Primary School (237 students). See the Rutland City School District district page for the complete list.
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