South Burlington High School
Tel:
(802)652-7000
- South Burlington High School serves 924 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- South Burlington High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 10%.
Top Placements
South Burlington High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- South Burlington High School's student population of 924 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 924 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
- South Burlington High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 290 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Burlington High School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VT) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #39 out of 290 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 2% |
| White | 82% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.19 |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Burlington School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Burlington High School is Winooski High School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Burlington Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 551 students
0.2 miles
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802)652-7100 0.2 6-8 551 - South Burlington Rick Marcotte Central School Grades: K-5 | 339 students
0.8 miles
10 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802)652-7200 0.8 K-5 339 - South Burlington Chamberlin School Grades: PK-5 | 552 students
1.3 miles
262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802)652-7400 1.3 PK-5 552 - Burlington Champlain School Grades: PK-5 | 693 students
1.7 miles
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802)864-8477 1.7 PK-5 693 - South Burlington Orchard School Grades: K-5 | 400 students
1.8 miles
2 Baldwin Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802)652-7300 1.8 K-5 400
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