Union High School District No. 32, known as U-32 High School or U-32, is in East Montpelier, Vermont, United States.
Serving 692 students in grades 7-12, U-32 Middle & 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% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
U-32 Middle & High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
U-32 Middle & High School's student population of 692 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Rankings
U-32 Middle & High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of U-32 Middle & High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is U-32 Middle & High School's ranking?
U-32 Middle & High School is ranked #149 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 85-89%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend U-32 Middle & High School?
692 students attend U-32 Middle & High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of U-32 Middle & High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of U-32 Middle & High School?
U-32 Middle & High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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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