At a glance
Reported students
225
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont high enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 64 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
225
Stowe High School: 225 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 9.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Stowe High School
Stowe High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Stowe. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Stowe Town School District. NCES reports 225 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 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, 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 (88%) and Black (4.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Stowe High School
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88%
- Hispanic4%
- Black4.4%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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.
Other schools in Stowe Town School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stowe Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
184 reported students
Stowe Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
347 reported students
Public schools near Stowe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe Middle School Middle · Stowe Town School District | 06–08 | 184 | under 0.1 mi |
| Stowe Elementary School Elementary · Stowe Town School District | PK–05 | 347 | 2.1 mi |
| Underhill Central School Elementary · Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401 | PK–04 | 199 | 8.8 mi |
| Brookside Primary School Elementary · Harwood Unified Union School District #60 | PK–04 | 389 | 8.8 mi |
| Peoples Academy High · Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90 | 09–12 | 282 | 9.5 mi |
| Peoples Academy Middle Level Middle · Elmore-Morristown Unified Union School District #90 | 05–08 | 229 | 9.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stowe High School
What grades does Stowe High School serve?
Stowe High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Stowe Town School District.
How many students attend Stowe High School?
Stowe High School reported 225 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 64 Vermont high schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stowe High School?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 225 students and 20 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 Stowe High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stowe High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Stowe Town School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Stowe High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
28.4% 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 Stowe High School in?
Stowe High School is part of Stowe Town School District, based in Stowe, VT, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stowe High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stowe Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Stowe Elementary School (2.1 mi), Underhill Central School (8.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.