For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 989 students in Burlington, VT.
The top ranked public high school in Burlington, VT is Burlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, VT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Vermont public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Vermont public high schools.
Burlington, VT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Vermont average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington High School, with 76% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Vermont or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public high school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Burlington, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 864-8411
Grades: 9-12
| 989 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burlington Technical Center
Vocational School
52 Institute Road
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8426
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Burlington, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington S.d. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
Essential Early Education C Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Grades: PK
| 45 students
Ontop (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14 South Williams Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burlington, VT?
The top ranked public high schools in Burlington, VT include Burlington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burlington?
2 public high schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Vermont public high schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Burlington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burlington include: Burlington Technical Center vs. Burlington High School
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