Spaulding High School and the Central Vermont Career Center has a long history in the city of Barre. Established in 1890, the school is located at 155 Ayers Street with Luke Aither as principal of the high school and Jody Emerson director of the Career Center.
Serving 601 students in grades 9-12, Spaulding 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spaulding Union High School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
1890
School Rankings
Spaulding 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 Spaulding Union High School is 0.15, 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
#216 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Spaulding Union High School's ranking?
Spaulding Union High School is ranked #216 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spaulding Union High School?
The graduation rate of Spaulding Union High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Spaulding Union High School?
601 students attend Spaulding Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Spaulding Union High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spaulding Union High School?
Spaulding Union High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spaulding Union High School offer ?
Spaulding Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spaulding Union High School part of?
Spaulding Union High School is part of Barre Unified Union School District #97.
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