Lake Region Union High School, commonly known as Lake Region, is a secondary school located in Barton, in the U.S. state of Vermont. The school is operated by the Orleans Central Supervisory Union school district.
Serving 348 students in grades 9-12, Lake Region Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Region Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Region Union High School's student population of 348 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Lake Region Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Region Union High School is 0.10, which is less 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
#115 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Lake Region Union High School's ranking?
Lake Region Union High School is ranked #115 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Lake Region Union High School often compared to?
Lake Region Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Country Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Region Union High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Region Union High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lake Region Union High School?
348 students attend Lake Region Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lake Region Union High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Region Union High School?
Lake Region Union High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake Region Union High School offer ?
Lake Region Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Region Union High School part of?
Lake Region Union High School is part of Lake Region Union High School District #24.
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