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#201 of 280 schools in VT
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
High School · Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 · Bennington, VT
A Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
301 Park Street Extension, Bennington, VT 05201
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2016, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt. Anthony Senior 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bennington), 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
$60,428
Median home value
$206,200
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Green Mt Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–9 | 3.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Mount Anthony Union High School District #14
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,099NCES 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.
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is listed in Mount Anthony Union High School District #14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is a public high school in Bennington, VT, part of Mount Anthony Union High School District #14, serving approximately 890 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 280 schools in VT.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
What grades does Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School serve?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School has an enrollment of approximately 890 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School rank in VT?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School ranks #201 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School a charter school?
No, Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School a Title I school?
No, Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
63.1% of students at Mt. Anthony Senior 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
- 890
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bennington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (802) 447-7511
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 05201)
- 14,966
- Area average commute
- 15.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
Official sources & links
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 05201; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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