It’s Not About the Money. It’s About the Kids – Page 7

Schools with adjacent Career & Technical Centers provide extended opportunities for students; however, even within those more complex institutions there is disparity due to the size of the enrollment.

High Schools with Career & Technical Centers

                                      Enrollment        Teacher Ratio      Per Pupil Cost

Rogers HS, NACTC                   632                 13 : 1                     $19,726

Chariho Reg HS, CTC             1,090                 13 : 1                     $18,326

Compare the two schools in this study that offer career-based programs which provide comprehensive training in actual hands-on skills and even, in some programs, offer certifications. 

Both schools provide a teacher for every 13 students.  However, the per pupil costs differ.

The larger school – Chariho Regional High School with 1,090 students – spends $18,326 per pupil while the smaller school – Rogers High School with 632 students – spends $19, 726 per student.

This study shows that in every case – district schools, regional schools, and schools with Career & Tech Centers – educational institutions with larger student bodies are more cost efficient and beneficial to the taxpayer.