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Spaulding Union High School

155 Ayers Street, Barre, VT, 05641

About Spaulding Union High School

Spaulding Union High School is the only high school in the Barre Unified Union School District and is known as one of the best schools in Central Vermont. This public school serves about 695 students in grades 9 through 12 and has a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12:1, which is good for learning. It is known as one of the best schools for offering a variety of academic paths, with 27% of students taking Advanced Placement classes. 8% of the students are from minority groups, and 44% of the students are from low-income families. According to academic data, 39% of students are good at reading and 24% are good at math. The school is in a neighborhood with a rich history and a median home price that families can afford. It offers a full range of educational opportunities. Spaulding Union High School is one of the best schools in the area. Its strengths come from its focus on preparing students for college and careers and its focus on the community to help students succeed, and it is one of the best high school in Vermont.

Spaulding Union High School Contact Information

Address

155 Ayers Street, Barre, VT, 05641

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Phone

(802) 476-4811

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 39%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 39% in Reading.
59
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
601
Total Students
$62874
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 47 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Spaulding Union High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 91.68%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic 2.83%
Black 1%
Two+ Races 3.66%
Native Am. 0.33%
White
91.68%
Asian
0.5%
Hispanic
2.83%
Black
1%
Two+ Races
3.66%
Native Am.
0.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 601
46.42%
279 Female
53.58%
322 Male

Student Population

601 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

300 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The "Nights of Hope" program at Spaulding High School is helping the school have a bigger impact on the community. Recently, the school held a scholarship benefit during varsity basketball and hockey games to help graduates. The school has also said that it will be part of the Winooski Valley Region & Statewide Public School Choice Collaborative for the 2025–2026 school year. This will give students more academic options across the region. The district is also celebrating the reappointment of its superintendent through 2026, which will ensure that the school's diverse JROTC and Advanced Placement programs continue to have strong leadership.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Honors and AP classes at Spaulding Union High School push students to think critically and do their best work.

Q2. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.

Q3. Are students able to look into more than one career path?

Ans. Yes, Spaulding Union High School has a lot of different programs that help students find out what they're good at and what they like.

Q4. Does Spaulding Union High School support professional growth?

Ans. Yes, students learn how to communicate, work as a team, and solve problems, which are all important skills for any job.

Q5. What does Spaulding Union High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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