North Country Union High School is a secondary school located in Newport, Vermont, United States. It is operated by the North Country Supervisory Union school district.
Serving 678 students in grades 9-12, North Country 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for North Country Sr Uhsd #22 encompasses the entire school district in Newport, VT, covering approximately 438.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 12.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 23.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Country Union High School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Country Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Country Union High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Maroon
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Country Union High School's ranking?
North Country Union High School is ranked #234 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are North Country Union High School often compared to?
North Country Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Region Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Country Union High School?
The graduation rate of North Country Union High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 82%.
How many students attend North Country Union High School?
678 students attend North Country Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Country Union High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Country Union High School?
North Country Union High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Country Union High School offer ?
North Country Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Country Union High School part of?
North Country Union High School is part of North Country Union High School District.
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