Burlington Senior High School vs. Colchester High School
Should I attend Burlington Senior High School or Colchester High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burlington Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Colchester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 948 students in grades 9-12, Burlington Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 714 students in grades 9-12, Colchester 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
948 students
714 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#100 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
230
187
Grade 10 Students
231
182
Grade 11 Students
253
193
Grade 12 Students
234
152
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
17%
3%
% White
63%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.56
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%