Serving 403 students in grades 9-12, Montpelier High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montpelier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Montpelier High School's student population of 403 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Montpelier High School ranks within the top 30% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montpelier High School is 0.26, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 283 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
86%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montpelier High School's ranking?
Montpelier High School is ranked #64 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Montpelier High School often compared to?
Montpelier High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like U-32 Middle & High School, Northfield Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Montpelier High School?
The graduation rate of Montpelier High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Montpelier High School?
403 students attend Montpelier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Montpelier High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montpelier High School?
Montpelier High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Montpelier High School offer ?
Montpelier High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Montpelier High School part of?
Montpelier High School is part of Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71.
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