Colchester High School vs. Burlington Senior High School
Should I attend Colchester High School or Burlington Senior 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
Colchester High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Burlington Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
714 students
948 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#100 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#64 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
187
230
Grade 10 Students
182
231
Grade 11 Students
193
253
Grade 12 Students
152
234
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
9%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.24
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%