Union High School District No. 32, known as U-32 High School or U-32, is in East Montpelier, Vermont, United States.
Serving 647 students in grades 7-12, U-32 Middle & 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 46% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
U-32 Middle & High School's student population of 647 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
647 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
U-32 Middle & High School ranks within the top 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of U-32 Middle & High School is 0.17, which is less 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
#117 out of 280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
2%
3%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
27.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is U-32 Middle & High School's ranking?
U-32 Middle & High School is ranked #117 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are U-32 Middle & High School often compared to?
U-32 Middle & High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montpelier High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of U-32 Middle & High School?
The graduation rate of U-32 Middle & High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend U-32 Middle & High School?
647 students attend U-32 Middle & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of U-32 Middle & High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of U-32 Middle & High School?
U-32 Middle & High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does U-32 Middle & High School offer ?
U-32 Middle & High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is U-32 Middle & High School part of?
U-32 Middle & High School is part of Washington Central Unified Union School District #92.
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