- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winooski, VT
Winooski High School
Federal NCES profile for Winooski High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 500936000389
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winooski High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Vermont schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Vermont schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Winooski · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7:1
- small classes for Vermont
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Winooski High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Vermont schools. Computed live against every Vermont school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winooski High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winooski, VT.
School address
District: Winooski Incorporated School District · Vermont
NCES ID 500936000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Winooski High School shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 500936000389 · Winooski, VT High · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 7:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: J. F. Kennedy Elementary School (421 students)
Winooski High School shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.2 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Vermont schools → · Find another →
Winooski High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J. F. Kennedy
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
421 students
- This school
Winooski High School
182 students
- Winooski Middl 146
Winooski Middle School
146 students
What this shows Winooski High School reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winooski High School compares
Winooski High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Vermont and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Vermont | Vermont avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 41% | 11.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 148% | 27.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 148% above the Vermont average of 27.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 3% in Vermont - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.5%
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
$33,225
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 121 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
African American 30.2%
Asian 19.2%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.1, Winooski High School is more mixed than the Vermont school average of 19.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Winooski Incorporated School District reports $33,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winooski High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. F. Kennedy Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winooski Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winooski High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winooski High School
How many students attend Winooski High School?
Winooski High School has 182 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winooski, VT. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winooski High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winooski High School is 7:1, which is 41% lower than the Vermont average of 11.9:1 and 55% 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 Winooski High School?
68.4% of students at Winooski High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Vermont average of 27.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winooski High School?
The largest demographic group at Winooski High School is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Winooski, VT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winooski High School?
Winooski High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Winooski High School rank among public schools in Winooski?
By Resource Investment Index, Winooski High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winooski, 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 Winooski Incorporated School District?
Besides Winooski High School, Winooski Incorporated School District also operates J. F. Kennedy Elementary School (421 students) and Winooski Middle School (146 students). See the Winooski Incorporated School District district page for the complete list.