Enrollment
793
Vermont · 2024-25 NCES data
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 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500747000294
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 52/100 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
- 52
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 11.9:1 Vermont avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 27.6% Vermont avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Burlington High School compares with Vermont and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Burlington High School
South Burlington High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in South Burlington, Vermont, enrolling 793 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Vermont schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Vermont average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Vermont, bigger than 97% of state schools at 793 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 288 Vermont schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Vermont schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (8%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
South Burlington School District also operates Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School (565 students) and Chamberlin School (490 students) alongside South Burlington 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 South Burlington High School compares
South Burlington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,608
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Burlington School District, which includes South Burlington High School.
$21,608
Per student
+13%
vs Vermont
Avg $19,105
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.7%
State 91.0%
Federal 4.3%
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 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
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~793 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 52/100 (higher 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 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.
Is South Burlington High School a good school?
South Burlington High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Vermont schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Vermont. 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 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.
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