Montpelier High School

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Montpelier High School ranks 2 nd of 16 Vermont high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Montpelier High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Montpelier, Vermont, part of the Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District. With a student population of 403 and a student-teacher ratio of 11.2, the school consistently ranks among the top high schools in Vermont, ranking 2nd out of 16 high schools in the state for the 2022-2023 school year.

Montpelier High School's students perform significantly better than the state average on standardized tests, with 62.79% of 9th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts (vs. 42.89% statewide) and 69.89% of 11th graders proficient or better in Science (vs. 45.24% statewide). The school also has a more diverse student population compared to many surrounding schools, with 13.65% of students identifying as non-White. Additionally, Montpelier High School's low-income students perform exceptionally well, ranking 1st out of 28 Vermont high schools for this subgroup in the 2021-2022 school year.

Compared to nearby schools like Williamstown Middle/High School and Northfield Middle/High School, Montpelier High School spends more per student at $15,213, suggesting a focus on providing a well-resourced educational experience. This higher spending, combined with the school's consistently high academic performance and ability to effectively serve a diverse student population, make Montpelier High School a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5 High School Drive
Montpelier, VT 05602-3344

(802) 225-8000

District: Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 16 Vermont High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,213

Feeder schools for Montpelier High School:

Elementary:	Roxbury Village School
	Union Elementary School
Middle:	Main Street Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 371

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Montpelier High School ranks better than 87.5% of high schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.04. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Montpelier High School is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare Montpelier High School employs 35.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Montpelier High School is $15,213.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Montpelier High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Montpelier High School 2^nd of 16 Vermont public high schools. (See Montpelier High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71:

SchoolDigger ranks Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71 5^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Montpelier High School

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Rank History for all students at Montpelier High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	92.22	3^rd	49	93.9%
2022	92.27	4^th	37	89.2%
2023	88.04	2^nd	16	87.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Montpelier High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	99.25	1^st	28	96.4%

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Rank History for White students at Montpelier High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2019	92.86	2^nd	48	95.8%
2022	91.72	4^th	46	91.3%
2023	91.14	3^rd	49	93.9%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Montpelier High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	279	12	10	12	0	2	315
2020	314	13	11	12	0	6	356
2021	321	14	10	11	0	11	367
2022	346	12	13	15	0	12	398
2023	348	12	12	17	0	14	403
2024	323	10	11	14	1	12	371

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Montpelier High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	315	32.5	9.6	16.5
2020	356	31.7	11.2	20.8
2021	367	33.1	11.0	18.8
2022	398	35.3	11.2	20.6
2023	403	35.9	11.2	22.6
2024	371	35.8	10.3	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Montpelier High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	315	32.5	9.6	16.5
2020	356	31.7	11.2	20.8
2021	367	33.1	11.0	18.8
2022	398	35.3	11.2	20.6
2023	403	35.9	11.2	22.6
2024	371	35.8	10.3	32.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Montpelier High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$477 (3.1%)	$14,736 (96.9%)	$15,213

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Montpelier High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 49 High schools	Ranks 2^nd of 16 High schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Montpelier High School)	80.7	64.1	16.6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	56.6	46	10.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Montpelier High School)	46.1	37.3	8.8%
9th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	34.9	26.1	8.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	315	403	27.9%
African American	12	12
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	12	20%
Hispanic	12	17	41.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	279	348	24.7%
Two or More Races	2	14	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.5%	22.6%	6.1%

Schools Near Montpelier High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)				VTCAP Mathematics (2023)				VTCAP Science (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 9th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Montpelier High School	Public	9-12	5 High School Drive	Montpelier	05602	Washington County	Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 225-8000	371	36	10.3	32.9%	323 (87.1%)	10 (2.7%)	14 (3.8%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	88	2^nd of 16 public high schools	87.5%		92.3	4^th of 37 public high schools	89.2%	2				62.8				40.5		69.9	$15,213	$477	$14,736
U-32 Middle & High School	Public	7-12	930 Gallison Hill Road	Montpelier	05602	Washington County	Washington Central Unified Union School District #92	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 229-0321	692	79	8.8	40.6%	633 (91.5%)	10 (1.4%)	17 (2.5%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.5%)								(n/a)									46.2	25.0
Central Vermont Career Center	Public	9-12	155 Ayers Street Suite #2	Barre	05641	Washington County	Central Vermont Career Center	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(802) 476-6237	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Spaulding Union High School	Public	9-12	155 Ayers Street	Barre	05641	Washington County	Barre Unified Union School District #97	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 476-4811	601	59	10.1	44.3%	551 (91.7%)	6 (1.0%)	17 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)								(n/a)										43.5
Northfield Middle/High School	Public	6-12	37 Cross Street Unit 2	Northfield	05663	Washington County	Paine Mountain Union School District #68	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 485-4500	243	22	10.8	43.2%	215 (88.5%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (5.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	44.7	10^th of 16 public high schools	37.5%		44.2	21^st of 37 public high schools	43.2%	11	33.3	43.8	55.0	44.4	33.3	28.1	22.5	35.3	25.0	16.1	$12,473	$00	$12,473
Williamstown Middle/High School	Public	6-12	120 Hebert Road	Williamstown	05679	Orange County	Paine Mountain Union School District #68	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 433-5350	266	18	14.7	59.4%	248 (93.2%)	5 (1.9%)	6 (2.3%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	45	9^th of 16 public high schools	43.8%		35.8	26^th of 37 public high schools	29.7%	17	23.5	46.4	32.6	47.4	20.6	25.0	11.9	13.2	28.6	45.2	$9,760	$00	$9,760
Harwood Union Middle/High School	Public	7-12	458 VT Route 100	Moretown	05660	Washington County	Harwood Unified Union School District #60	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 244-5186	550	61	9.0	29.6%	544 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)									36.5	44.7	$16,309	$394	$15,915
Stowe High School	Public	9-12	413 Barrows Road	Stowe	05672	Lamoille County	Stowe Town School District	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(802) 253-7229	213	20	10.7	21.1%	184 (86.4%)	8 (3.8%)	12 (5.6%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Montpelier High School

Is Montpelier High School a good school?

Montpelier High School ranks 2^nd of 16 Vermont high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Montpelier High School?

Montpelier High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Roxbury Village School
Elementary : Union Elementary School
Middle : Main Street Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Montpelier High School?

Students at Montpelier High School are 87% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

How many students attend Montpelier High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Montpelier High School.

What district is Montpelier High School in?

Montpelier Roxbury Unified Union School District #71

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