B+
Above Average
80/100

Burlington High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 52 Institute Road, Burlington, VT 05408
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 57% · Math 42% proficient · 86th percentile in Vermont
Graduation
C
72% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Vermont for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Vermont schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

80
Repit Score
out of 100
989
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$31K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%86/100reading 78th percentile, math 93rd percentile among Vermont high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%28/10072% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Vermont schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +44 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Vermont. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency42% (+9 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate72% (−9 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Vermont state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%52%reading +22 pts, math +24 pts98th percentile (list)
Low-income25%25%reading -7 pts, math +9 pts51st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 52 Institute Road
City Burlington
ZIP Code 05408
District 5002820
NCES School ID 500282000063
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 05408

Understanding the community around Burlington High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,522
Per Capita Income $47,322
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.3%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $346,200
Median Rent $1,326
Owner-Occupied 73.3%
Renter-Occupied 26.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Burlington High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.4%
Black 19.9%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%
American Indian 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 989
Teachers (FTE) 78.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Burlington High School?
Burlington High School has 989 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Burlington High School serve?
Burlington High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Burlington High School receive per student?
Burlington High School receives $31,121 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Burlington High School in 05408 ▼
Avg Home Value
$465,061
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,548
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
26.7%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026