- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stowe, VT
Stowe High School
Federal NCES profile for Stowe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500044800553
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stowe High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Vermont median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stowe · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stowe High School has class sizes near the Vermont median. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stowe High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stowe, VT.
School address
NCES ID 500044800553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
221 on latest CCD 500044800553 · Stowe, VT High · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 11.1:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Stowe Elementary School (379 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Stowe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Stowe High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stowe Elementa
Stowe Elementary School
379 students
- Peoples Academ
Peoples Academy
282 students
- Morristown Ele
Morristown Elementary School
282 students
- Peoples Academ
Peoples Academy Middle School
229 students
- This school
Stowe High School
221 students
- Stowe Middle S
Stowe Middle School
190 students
What this shows Stowe High School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stowe High School compares
Stowe High School vs Vermont and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 79% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Vermont - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$24,549
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90 reports $24,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stowe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peoples Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morristown Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peoples Academy Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stowe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stowe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stowe High School
How many students attend Stowe High School?
Stowe High School has 221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stowe, VT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stowe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stowe High School is 11.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 29% 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 Stowe High School?
5.9% of students at Stowe High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stowe High School?
Stowe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Stowe High School rank among public schools in Stowe?
By Resource Investment Index, Stowe High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stowe, VT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90?
Besides Stowe High School, Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90 also operates Stowe Elementary School (379 students), Peoples Academy (282 students), and Morristown Elementary School (282 students). See the Lamoille South Unified Union School District #90 district page for the complete list.