- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Verona, NY
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 362676003653
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for New York
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Verona, NY.
School address
District: Sherrill City School District · New York
NCES ID 362676003653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 362676003653 · Verona, NY High · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 15.8:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: J D George Elementary School (414 students)
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 594 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School
584 students
- J D George Ele
J D George Elementary School
414 students
- E a Mcallister
E a Mcallister Elementary School
287 students
- Vernon-Verona-
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School
276 students
- W a Wettel Ele
W a Wettel Elementary School
262 students
What this shows Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School compares
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 42% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$23,040
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Sherrill City School District reports $23,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J D George Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E a Mcallister Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W a Wettel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~584 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School
How many students attend Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School?
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School has 584 students enrolled. It is a high school in Verona, NY. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 594 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School is 15.8:1, which is 34% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School?
32.5% of students at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Verona, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School?
Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School rank among public schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Verona, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sherrill City School District?
Besides Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Senior High School, Sherrill City School District also operates J D George Elementary School (414 students), E a Mcallister Elementary School (287 students), and Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School (276 students). See the Sherrill City School District district page for the complete list.