- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · South Burlington, VT
South Burlington High School
Federal NCES profile for South Burlington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500747000294
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Burlington High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Vermont schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Vermont.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in South Burlington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Burlington High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Burlington High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in South Burlington, VT.
School address
District: South Burlington School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500747000294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
South Burlington High School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.3 → 75.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 500747000294 · South Burlington, VT High · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 10.3:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School (565 students)
South Burlington High School held near 815 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.3 → 75.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
South Burlington High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Burlington High School
793 students
- Frederick H. T
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
565 students
- Chamberlin Sch
Chamberlin School
490 students
- Orchard School
Orchard School
402 students
- Rick Marcotte
Rick Marcotte Central School
378 students
What this shows South Burlington High School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Burlington High School compares
South Burlington 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 55% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Vermont average of 27.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Vermont - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$23,871
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, South Burlington High School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for South Burlington School District reports $23,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Burlington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamberlin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rick Marcotte Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Burlington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~793 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Burlington High School
How many students attend South Burlington High School?
South Burlington High School has 793 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Burlington, VT. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 815 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Burlington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Burlington High School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 34% 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 South Burlington High School?
12.3% of students at South Burlington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Burlington High School?
The largest demographic group at South Burlington High School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in South Burlington, VT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Burlington High School?
South Burlington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 South Burlington High School rank among public schools in South Burlington?
By Resource Investment Index, South Burlington High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in South Burlington, 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 South Burlington on the city page.
What other schools are in South Burlington School District?
Besides South Burlington High School, South Burlington School District also operates Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School (565 students), Chamberlin School (490 students), and Orchard School (402 students). See the South Burlington School District district page for the complete list.