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#260 of 280 schools in VT
Brattleboro Union High School
High School · Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 · Brattleboro, VT
A Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96 high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
131 Fairground Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Brattleboro Union High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2020, to 27% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brattleboro Union High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,697/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brattleboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,599
Median home value
$265,200
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
48.9%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Hinsdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Brattleboro Union High School is listed in Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brattleboro Union High School
Brattleboro Union High School is a public high school in Brattleboro, VT, part of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96, serving approximately 729 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brattleboro Union High School
What grades does Brattleboro Union High School serve?
Brattleboro Union High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Brattleboro Union High School?
Brattleboro Union High School has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brattleboro Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brattleboro Union High School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brattleboro Union High School rank in VT?
Brattleboro Union High School ranks #260 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Brattleboro Union High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brattleboro Union High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brattleboro Union High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brattleboro Union High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Brattleboro Union High School a charter school?
No, Brattleboro Union High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brattleboro Union High School a Title I school?
No, Brattleboro Union High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brattleboro Union High School?
50.3% of students at Brattleboro Union High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Windham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (802) 451-3400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 05301)
- 16,848
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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