Ontop serves 15 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
15 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
13%
3%
White
87%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ontop?
15 students attend Ontop.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ontop students are White, and 13% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ontop?
Ontop has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ontop offer ?
Ontop offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Ontop part of?
Ontop is part of Burlington School District.
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