Rutland High School is a senior high school located in Rutland, Vermont, and attended by students in grades 9-12. It has been located on Stratton Road since 1994. Prior to 1994 Rutland High School was located on Library Avenue. Prior to the Library Avenue location, Rutland High School was on Center Street.
Serving 721 students in grades 9-12, Rutland Senior 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 721 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rutland Senior High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Rutland, VT, encompassing approximately 7.7 square miles. Most areas within this zone are a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rutland Senior High School's student population of 721 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
721 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1855
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rutland Senior 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 Rutland Senior High School is 0.29, which is more 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
#169 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
84%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rutland
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutland Senior High School's ranking?
Rutland Senior High School is ranked #169 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Rutland Senior High School often compared to?
Rutland Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Proctor Junior/senior High School, Otter Valley 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 40% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutland Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rutland Senior High School is 84%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rutland Senior High School?
721 students attend Rutland Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Rutland Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rutland Senior High School?
Rutland Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rutland Senior High School offer ?
Rutland Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rutland Senior High School part of?
Rutland Senior High School is part of Rutland City School District.
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