Best Public Schools in Zip Code 05408

Summary:

The 05408 zip code is home to a single high school, Burlington High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This diverse school stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing statewide averages in key subjects like English, math, and science. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2, Burlington High School appears to provide personalized attention and support to its student body, which is composed of 63.32% White, 17.73% African American, 3.14% Hispanic, 7.9% Asian, 0.1% Native American, and 7.8% two or more races.

Financially, Burlington High School spends $11,851 per student, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 47.72% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor is an important consideration in understanding the school's challenges and the additional support systems that may be needed to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Over the years, Burlington School District has seen fluctuations in Burlington High School's statewide ranking, ranging from 5th out of 16 Vermont high schools in 2022-2023 to 16th out of 49 in 2018-2019. This variability suggests that the school's performance and reputation may be influenced by various factors, and further analysis would be needed to identify the specific drivers behind these changes and understand the school's long-term trajectory.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 9th Grade	VTCAP Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burlington High School	Public	9-12	52 Institute Road	Burlington	05408	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 864-8411	987	81	12.2	47.7%	625 (63.3%)	175 (17.7%)	31 (3.1%)	78 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (7.8%)	78.3	5^th of 16 public high schools	68.8%					(n/a)	48.1	47.6	56.3	$11,851	$960	$10,891

Cities Near Zip Code 05408

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
South Burlington	0.59 mi	5	21^st
Burlington	2 mi	10	27^th
Essex Junction	3.75 mi	18	20^th
Winooski	3.75 mi	3	104^th
Williston	5.04 mi	2	9^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Vermont Agency of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.