Mount Abraham Union High School is a public high school in Bristol, Vermont.
Serving 570 students in grades 7-12, Mt. Abraham Union 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 34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Abraham Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mt. Abraham Union High School's student population of 570 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Year Founded
1969
School Rankings
Mt. Abraham Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Abraham Union High School is 0.12, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
94%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Abraham Union High School's ranking?
Mt. Abraham Union High School is ranked #201 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Mt. Abraham Union High School often compared to?
Mt. Abraham Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middlebury Union Middle School, Vergennes Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Abraham Union High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Abraham Union High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mt. Abraham Union High School?
570 students attend Mt. Abraham Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mt. Abraham Union High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Abraham Union High School?
Mt. Abraham Union High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt. Abraham Union High School offer ?
Mt. Abraham Union High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt. Abraham Union High School part of?
Mt. Abraham Union High School is part of MT. Abraham Unified School District #61.
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