Serving 797 students in grades 9-12, Rutland Senior High School ranks in the bottom 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rutland Senior High School's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rutland Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutland Senior High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
89%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutland Senior High School's ranking?
Rutland Senior High School is ranked #158 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Rutland Senior High School often compared to?
Rutland Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Otter Valley Union High School, Proctor Junior/senior 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutland Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rutland Senior High School is 79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rutland Senior High School?
797 students attend Rutland Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rutland Senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutland Senior High School?
Rutland Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rutland Senior High School offer ?
Rutland Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutland Senior High School part of?
Rutland Senior High School is part of Rutland City School District.
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