Enrollment
413
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vermillion, SD
Vermillion High School - 01
Federal NCES profile for Vermillion High School - 01, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 467437000691
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vermillion High School - 01 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Dakota schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vermillion · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vermillion High School - 01 has class sizes larger than 71% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vermillion High School - 01 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vermillion, SD.
School address
District: Vermillion School District 13-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 467437000691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.2%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vermillion High School - 01 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vermillion High School - 01
Vermillion High School - 01 is a large high school in Vermillion, South Dakota, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.2% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 413 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #73, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (9%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Vermillion School District 13-1 spends $9,973 per pupil, 26% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Vermillion School District 13-1 also operates Jolley Elementary - 04 (407 students) and Vermillion Middle School - 02 (343 students) alongside Vermillion High School - 01.
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 Vermillion High School - 01 compares
Vermillion High School - 01 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 26% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 71% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$9,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 75.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.9, Vermillion High School - 01 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vermillion School District 13-1, which includes Vermillion High School - 01.
$9,973
Per student
-26%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.1%
State 30.9%
Federal 16.1%
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 Vermillion High School - 01 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolley Elementary - 04 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vermillion Middle School - 02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Elementary - 03 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vermillion High School - 01's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vermillion High School - 01
How many students attend Vermillion High School - 01?
Vermillion High School - 01 has 413 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vermillion, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vermillion High School - 01?
The student-teacher ratio at Vermillion High School - 01 is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vermillion High School - 01?
21.2% of students at Vermillion High School - 01 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vermillion High School - 01?
The largest demographic group at Vermillion High School - 01 is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Vermillion, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vermillion High School - 01?
Vermillion High School - 01 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Vermillion High School - 01 rank among public schools in Vermillion?
By Resource Investment Index, Vermillion High School - 01 ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vermillion, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vermillion on the city page.
Is Vermillion High School - 01 a good school?
Vermillion High School - 01 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of South Dakota schools. 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 Vermillion School District 13-1?
Besides Vermillion High School - 01, Vermillion School District 13-1 also operates Jolley Elementary - 04 (407 students), Vermillion Middle School - 02 (343 students), and Austin Elementary - 03 (278 students). See the Vermillion School District 13-1 district page for the complete list.
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