At a glance
Reported students
208
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont high enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 64 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
208
Poultney High School: 208 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
10.5:1 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
- 231
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Poultney High School
Poultney High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Poultney. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70. NCES reports 208 students for 2024–25.
Among 64 high schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 301.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, 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 (96.2%) and Black (1.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Poultney High School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.83 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.38
- 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
- White96.2%
- Hispanic0.5%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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
No students enrolled 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 Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Proctor Junior/Senior High School
High · Grades 07–12
116 reported students
Poultney Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
267 reported students
Proctor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
134 reported students
West Rutland School
Other · Grades PK–12
325 reported students
Public schools near Poultney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poultney Elementary School Elementary · Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 | PK–06 | 267 | 0.7 mi |
| Fair Haven Grade School Elementary · Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 | PK–06 | 248 | 5.7 mi |
| Middletown Springs Elementary School Elementary · Wells Spring Unified Union School District #69 | PK–06 | 54 | 5.9 mi |
| Fair Haven Union Middle and High School High · Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62 | 07–12 | 499 | 6.3 mi |
| Whitehall Junior-Senior High School High · Whitehall Central School District | 07–12 | 325 | 7.7 mi |
| Granville Junior-Senior High School High · Granville Central School District | 07–12 | 473 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Poultney High School
What grades does Poultney High School serve?
Poultney High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70.
How many students attend Poultney High School?
Poultney High School reported 208 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 64 Vermont high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 231 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Poultney High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 208 students and 19.83 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 Poultney High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Poultney High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Poultney High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.3% 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 Poultney High School in?
Poultney High School is part of Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70, based in Rutland, VT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Poultney High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Poultney Elementary School (0.7 mi), Fair Haven Grade School (5.7 mi), Middletown Springs Elementary School (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.