Essex High School vs. Burlington High School
Should you attend Essex High School or Burlington High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Essex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Burlington High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,224 students in grades 9-12, Essex High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 921 students in grades 9-12, Burlington High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,224 students
921 students
Total Classroom Teachers
104 teachers
76 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#102 out of 280 schools in VT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
270
217
Grade 10 Students
328
221
Grade 11 Students
304
257
Grade 12 Students
322
226
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
3%
22%
% White
80%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
12%