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#17 of 54 private schools in VT
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Long Trail School
High School · Dorset, VT
A private high school in Dorset, VT serving grades 6th – 12th.
1045 KIRBY HOLLOW RD, Dorset, VT 05251
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
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Where Long Trail School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low56/100K
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,216
Median home value
$463,500
Median rent
$1,554/mo
College educated
69.6%
Homeownership
95%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Long Trail School is listed in Dorset, VT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Long Trail School
Long Trail School is a private high school in Dorset, VT, serving approximately 237 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 54 private schools in VT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long Trail School
What grades does Long Trail School serve?
Long Trail School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Long Trail School?
Long Trail School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Trail School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Trail School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Long Trail School rank in VT?
Long Trail School ranks #17 of 54 private schools in VT.
What is Long Trail School's MySchoolScout rating?
Long Trail School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Long Trail School a private school?
Yes, Long Trail School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Long Trail School a religious school?
No, Long Trail School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Bennington County
- Phone
- (802) 867-5717
- Area population (ZIP 05251)
- 1,395
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 05251; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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