Serving 904 students in grades 9-12, Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)'s student population of 904 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) is 0.22, which is less 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
#233 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
88%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)'s ranking?
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) is ranked #233 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) often compared to?
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)is often viewed alongside schools like Bellows Free Academy Middle/high School (Fairfax) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)?
The graduation rate of Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) is 87%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)?
904 students attend Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)?
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) offer ?
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) part of?
Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) is part of Maple Run Unified Union School District #57.
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