Vandalia Community High School in Vandalia, IL

At a glance

Reported students

411

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

41.95

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois high enrollment

62nd percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

502

Vandalia Community High School: 411 reported students.

State peer staffing position

29th percentile

9.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 368
Teachers (FTE): 42
Student–teacher ratio: 8.8:1

What the reported data says about Vandalia Community High School

Vandalia Community High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Vandalia. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Vandalia CUSD 203. NCES reports 411 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.8%) and multiracial (6.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Vandalia Community High School

1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 14.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 49.1%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1.5
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White90.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

3 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Vandalia Junior High School

Middle · Grades 04–08

502 reported students

Vandalia Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

552 reported students

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Public schools near Vandalia Community High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Okaw Area Vocational Center High · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	11–12	0	under 0.1 mi
Vandalia Elementary School Elementary · Vandalia CUSD 203	PK–03	552	0.2 mi
Vandalia Junior High School Middle · Vandalia CUSD 203	04–08	502	0.2 mi
New Approach Alternative High Sch High · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	09–12	0	0.7 mi
FOCUS Safe Sch Program Middle · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	06–09	0	0.7 mi
Brownstown High School High · Brownstown CUSD 201	09–12	102	7.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Vandalia Community High School

What grades does Vandalia Community High School serve?

Vandalia Community High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Vandalia CUSD 203.

How many students attend Vandalia Community High School?

Vandalia Community High School reported 411 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 368 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Vandalia Community High School?

The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 411 students and 41.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Vandalia Community High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Vandalia Community High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vandalia CUSD 203 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Vandalia Community High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

49.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Vandalia Community High School in?

Vandalia Community High School is part of Vandalia CUSD 203, based in Vandalia, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Vandalia Community High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Okaw Area Vocational Center (under 0.1 mi), Vandalia Elementary School (0.2 mi), Vandalia Junior High School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.