- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500705000271
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Rutland Senior High School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 500705000271 · Rutland, VT High · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 13.9:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Rutland Intermediate School (504 students)
Rutland Senior High School held near 744 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Rutland Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rutland Senior High School
721 students
- Rutland Interm
Rutland Intermediate School
504 students
- Rutland Middle 249
Rutland Middle School
249 students
- Northeast Prim 237
Northeast Primary School
237 students
- Northwest Prim 200
Northwest Primary School
200 students
What this shows Rutland Senior High School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutland Senior High School compares
Rutland Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$30,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Vermont avg of $20,027
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.
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
District finance for Rutland City School District reports $30,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~721 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.