Serving 229 students in grades 7-12, Poultney 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in VT)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Poultney 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 Poultney High School is 0.06, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Poultney High School?
The graduation rate of Poultney High School is 80%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Poultney High School?
229 students attend Poultney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Poultney High School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poultney High School?
Poultney High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Poultney High School offer ?
Poultney High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Poultney High School part of?
It is extremely difficult to get information concerning my son's grades etc. total lack of communication from the school as a whole about class events and dates including when senior pictures are due, graduation date, and my son's specific curriculum. He needs an IEP, but don't have one. The school website never is available when I try to access it and when it does come up, it tells me the password/ user name is not correct when I attempt to check his grades online. When I ask for the correct access information I am given the same information even though it is wrong. Of course if I call the person I need to speak to is not available so I have to leave a voicemail and they don't call back.
- Posted by Parent - donna
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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