A+
Excellent
93/100

South Burlington High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 550 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 76% · Math 35% proficient · 88th percentile in Vermont
Graduation
A+
92% 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

93
Repit Score
out of 100
820
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%88/100reading 96th percentile, math 79th percentile among Vermont high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%87/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 29% 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 +13 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 proficiency76% (+29 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (+2 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+11 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
White82%37%reading +32 pts, math +9 pts96th percentile (list)
Low-income55%25%reading +23 pts, math +9 pts98th 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 550 Dorset Street
City South Burlington
ZIP Code 05403
District 5007470
NCES School ID 500747000294
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 05403

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,383
Per Capita Income $53,194
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.3%
High School or Higher 98.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $383,400
Median Rent $1,685
Owner-Occupied 59.5%
Renter-Occupied 40.5%
View full data for ZIP 05403 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for South Burlington High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 74.2%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More Races 7.7%
Hispanic/Latino 5.0%
Black 5.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 820
Teachers (FTE) 75.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for South Burlington High School?
South Burlington High School has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 South Burlington High School?
South Burlington High School has 820 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does South Burlington High School serve?
South Burlington High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does South Burlington High School receive per student?
South Burlington High School receives $23,283 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around South Burlington High School in 05403 ▼
Avg Home Value
$488,436
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,581
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
40.5%

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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