Brattleboro Union High School is a public school in Vermont that serves the towns of Brattleboro, Vernon, Guilford, Dummerston, and Putney. The Brattleboro Union High School is connected with the middle school, Brattleboro Area Middle School.
Serving 729 students in grades 9-12, Brattleboro Union 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 10-14% (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 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: 73% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brattleboro Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Brattleboro Union High School's student population of 729 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Brattleboro Union 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 Brattleboro Union High School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
82%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
73%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brattleboro Union High School's ranking?
Brattleboro Union High School is ranked #221 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Brattleboro Union High School often compared to?
Brattleboro Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Brattleboro Union High School?
The graduation rate of Brattleboro Union High School is 73%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Brattleboro Union High School?
729 students attend Brattleboro Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Brattleboro Union High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brattleboro Union High School?
Brattleboro Union High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brattleboro Union High School offer ?
Brattleboro Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brattleboro Union High School part of?
Brattleboro Union High School is part of Windham Southeast Unified Union School District #96.
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