At a glance
Reported students
388
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont high enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 64 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
388
Montpelier High School: 388 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
10.4:1 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
- 411
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Montpelier High School
Montpelier High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Montpelier. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71. NCES reports 388 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 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, close to 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 (87.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. 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 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Montpelier High School
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.4 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 3 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
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White87.9%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black1.8%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.6%
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
7 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.
Other schools in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Main Street Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
348 reported students
Union Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
447 reported students
Public schools near Montpelier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U-32 Middle & High School High · Washington Central Unified Union School District #92 | 07–12 | 648 | 3.2 mi |
| Spaulding Union High School High · Barre Unified Union School District #97 | 09–12 | 610 | 6.7 mi |
| Central Vermont Career Center High · Central Vermont Career Center | 09–12 | 0 | 6.7 mi |
| Northfield Middle/High School High · Paine Mountain Union School District #68 | 06–12 | 254 | 8.2 mi |
| Williamstown Middle/High School High · Paine Mountain Union School District #68 | 06–12 | 261 | 9.5 mi |
| Harwood Union Middle/High School High · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 | 07–12 | 556 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Montpelier High School
What grades does Montpelier High School serve?
Montpelier High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71.
How many students attend Montpelier High School?
Montpelier High School reported 388 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 64 Vermont high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 411 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Montpelier High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 388 students and 37.4 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 Montpelier High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Montpelier High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Montpelier High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.2% 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 Montpelier High School in?
Montpelier High School is part of Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71, based in Montpelier, VT, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Montpelier High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include U-32 Middle & High School (3.2 mi), Spaulding Union High School (6.7 mi), Central Vermont Career Center (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.