Black River Usd #39 High School (Closed 2023)

43 Main Street
Ludlow, VT 05149
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 133 students in grades 7-12, Black River Usd #39 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VT)
(16-17)
30-39%
43%
(16-17)
50-59%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
(17-18)
60-79%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School District Name
Black River USD #39 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Black River Usd #39 High School?
The graduation rate of Black River Usd #39 High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 84%.
How many students attend Black River Usd #39 High School?
133 students attend Black River Usd #39 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Black River Usd #39 High School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black River Usd #39 High School?
Black River Usd #39 High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Black River Usd #39 High School offer ?
Black River Usd #39 High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Black River Usd #39 High School part of?
Black River Usd #39 High School is part of Black River USD #39 School District.

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