Serving 439 students in grades 9-12, Milton Senior High School ranks in the top 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milton Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Milton Senior High School's student population of 439 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Milton Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milton Senior High School is 0.17, 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
#124 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
4%
3%
White
91%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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 Milton Senior High School's ranking?
Milton Senior High School is ranked #124 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Milton Senior High School often compared to?
Milton Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Mansfield Union High School, Colchester High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milton Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Milton Senior High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Milton Senior High School?
439 students attend Milton Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Milton Senior High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milton Senior High School?
Milton Senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Milton Senior High School offer ?
Milton Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Milton Senior High School part of?
Milton Senior High School is part of Milton School District.
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