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Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School vs. Poultney High School

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School Overview

School
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Poultney High School
154 East Main Street
Poultney, VT 05764
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 890 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Anthony Senior 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 40% (which is equal to the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 229 students in grades 7-12, Poultney 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
890 students
229 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Poultney High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Poultney High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Poultney High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and the state of Vermont, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Poultney High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and the state of Vermont, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#194 out of 283 schools in VT
(Bottom 50%)
#262 out of 283 schools in VT
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Poultney High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40%
(Bottom 50% in VT)(22-23 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in VT)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poultney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in VT)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in VT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poultney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in VT)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in VT)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Poultney High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
76%
(Bottom 50% in VT)(22-23 School Year Data)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in VT)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Poultney High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and Vermont public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Poultney High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
37
Grade 8 Students
-
32
Grade 9 Students
230
56
Grade 10 Students
229
41
Grade 11 Students
229
36
Grade 12 Students
202
27

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2000-01 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Poultney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Poultney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Poultney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Poultney High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and in Vermont, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Poultney High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Poultney High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Anthony Union High School District #14 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Poultney High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 and Vermont, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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