Bellows Falls Union High School District #27

Bellows Falls Union High School is the sole high school serving grades 9-12 in the Bellows Falls Union High School District #27 in Vermont. With a total enrollment of 318 students, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, ranking 14th out of 16 Vermont high schools and receiving a 1-star rating out of 5 in the 2022-2023 school year.

Academically, Bellows Falls Union High School struggles, with significantly lower proficiency rates in VTCAP English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to statewide averages. In 2022-2023, only 15.07% of 9th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the statewide average of 42.89%, and the school's Mathematics proficiency rate was 19.18%, while the statewide average was 33.03%. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 49.37% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While the data set does not provide recent spending per student information, the absence of this data makes it difficult to assess the school's resource allocation and its potential impact on student outcomes. Overall, the insights suggest that Bellows Falls Union High School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and the district may need to focus on improving academic performance, addressing economic disparities, and ensuring adequate funding and resources to support student success.