At a glance
Reported students
610
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont high enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 64 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
701
Spaulding Union High School: 610 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
10.7:1 reported; state peer median 9.6:1. 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
- 730
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Spaulding Union High School
Spaulding Union High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Barre. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Barre Unified Union School District #97. NCES reports 610 students for 2024–25.
Among 64 high schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 301.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.7:1, above the Vermont median of 9.6:1 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 (89.2%) and multiracial (5.1%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Spaulding Union High School
- 1How do the reported 10.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 57 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.2%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black0.7%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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
4 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Barre Unified Union School District #97
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Barre City Elementary/Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
701 reported students
Barre Town Elementary & Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
821 reported students
Public schools near Spaulding Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Vermont Career Center High · Central Vermont Career Center | 09–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Barre City Elementary/Middle School Elementary · Barre Unified Union School District #97 | PK–08 | 701 | 0.6 mi |
| U-32 Middle & High School High · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 | 07–12 | 648 | 4.1 mi |
| Williamstown Middle/High School High · Paine Mountain Union School District #68 | 06–12 | 261 | 5.1 mi |
| Montpelier High School High · Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 | 09–12 | 388 | 6.7 mi |
| Northfield Middle/High School High · Paine Mountain Union School District #68 | 06–12 | 254 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Spaulding Union High School
What grades does Spaulding Union High School serve?
Spaulding Union High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Barre Unified Union School District #97.
How many students attend Spaulding Union High School?
Spaulding Union High School reported 610 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 64 Vermont high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 730 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Spaulding Union High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.7:1, based on 610 students and 57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 9.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Spaulding Union High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Spaulding Union High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Barre Unified Union School District #97 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Spaulding Union High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
45.7% 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 Spaulding Union High School in?
Spaulding Union High School is part of Barre Unified Union School District #97, based in Barre, VT, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Spaulding Union High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Central Vermont Career Center (under 0.1 mi), Barre City Elementary/Middle School (0.6 mi), U-32 Middle & High School (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.