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U-32 High School (Uhsd #32)

Public | 7-12 | 796 students

 
 
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Posted February 15, 2013

Both of our sons are currently going to this school. Our first experience was with the middle school. The students schedule is too complicated for even the students to figure out each day of the week is completely different from any other day but dont worry your student wont forget to bring the right book to class because they don't have any. That's right the entire middle school program has no text books, none. The teachers say it's so they can be more up to date and not be tied to a book, understood. But this is not preparing them for high school where they do have text books. The middle school also had no limits for how late you can hand in homework or how long it takes you to take a test. You can come in the next day and finish your test if you dont know what's on it today. How nice, sadly high school and the rest of their lives are not like that. It doesnt get any better when they get to high school. My sons math teacher wont answer his questions in class because that's not how it works now. The students at the table are supposed to figure it out then teach the others. New math hey? Look at their NECAP scores. Below average on nearly everything.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 6, 2010

Stunningly good high school. I've had two children attend and can't begin to say enough about the opportunities they've had available to them. Top of the line teachers (on a first name basis), extremely involved principal, awesome academics, wood/metal/mechanics shops, incredible art program, gorgeous new theater, endless sports opportunities in one of the top programs in the state, etc., etc. For a high school with only about 600 kids in grades 9-12, the variety and quality of this place is simply amazing. Don't currently offer AP certified courses (because of a philosophical conflict with the academic limitations it presents) but should initiate them soon to maximize opportunities to enter top colleges, many of which tend to overemphasize the importance of AP accreditation. Only drawback I've seen is a weakness in the guidance office but this is being improved. All in all, a fantastic school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2009

amazing teachers and kids, great at sports, arts and everything, great class rooms and huge gym, library, auditorium, and cafeteria.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

Amazingly good at the arts and sports. Responsive to parents about academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

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The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

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Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 29% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
19%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 57% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
67%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 36% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 32% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
38%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 46% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
43%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female58%
Male60%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant60%

Reading

All Students78%
Female80%
Male76%
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)28%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%

Science

All Students25%
Female25%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities27%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English25%
Non-migrant25%

Writing

All Students54%
Female64%
Male41%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities (IEP)7%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant54%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

Math

All Students41%
Female37%
Male47%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant41%

Reading

All Students66%
Female71%
Male59%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Science

All Students36%
Female36%
Male34%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged10%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English36%
Non-migrant36%

Writing

All Students42%
Female51%
Male30%
Blackn/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English42%
Non-migrant42%
Scale: % achievement level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Vermont used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing and grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP reading, math, and writing tests are given in the fall and test students on content taught in the previous year. The science portion of the NECAP is administered in the spring each year. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Vermont. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Vermont Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Vermont's state standards

Source: Vermont Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 93%
Black 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 26%N/A37%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A11
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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930 Gallison Hill Rd
Montpelier, VT 05602
Phone: (802) 229-0321

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