Rutland High School is a senior high school located in Rutland, Vermont, and attended by students in grades 9-12. It has been located on Stratton Road since 1994. Prior to 1994 Rutland High School was located on Library Avenue. Prior to the Library Avenue location, Rutland High School was on Center Street.
Serving 744 students in grades 9-12, Rutland Senior 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rutland Senior High School's student population of 744 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
744 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1855
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Rutland Senior 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 Rutland Senior High School is 0.26, which is more 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
#169 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
86%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rutland
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutland Senior High School's ranking?
Rutland Senior High School is ranked #169 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Rutland Senior High School often compared to?
Rutland Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Proctor Junior/senior High School, Otter Valley Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutland Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Rutland Senior High School is 84%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rutland Senior High School?
744 students attend Rutland Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rutland Senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rutland Senior High School?
Rutland Senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rutland Senior High School offer ?
Rutland Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rutland Senior High School part of?
Rutland Senior High School is part of Rutland City School District.
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