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South Burlington High School

550 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT, 05403

About South Burlington High School

South Burlington High School is one of the best schools in Vermont. It has about 815 students in grades 9-12. The South Burlington School District only has one high school, and it has about 11 students for every teacher. It is one of the best schools because it has a high level of academic rigor, as shown by the fact that 53% of students take Advanced Placement classes. There are 25% minority students at the school, and 28% of the students are considered economically disadvantaged. The school has a Reading Proficiency of 64% and a Mathematics Proficiency of 30%, based on test scores. South Burlington High School is known for being one of the best schools in the area. It is also good at managing its money, often spending less per student than the county average. The school is in a community known for its strong support of education, and it is one of the best schools for helping students succeed through a wide range of AP classes and a welcoming learning environment, and it is one of the best high school in Vermont.

South Burlington High School Contact Information

Address

550 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT, 05403

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Phone

(802) 652-7000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 64% in Reading.
76
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
815
Total Students
$62874
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 41 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at South Burlington 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
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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: 9:00 AM – 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 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 74.6%
Asian 7.61%
Hispanic 5.03%
Black 5.03%
Two+ Races 7.73%
Native Am. 0%
White
74.6%
Asian
7.61%
Hispanic
5.03%
Black
5.03%
Two+ Races
7.73%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 815
49.08%
400 Female
50.92%
415 Male

Student Population

815 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

163 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The "Salute to Service" charity hockey game at Cairns Arena was held at South Burlington High School. The event was meant to help veterans and people in the community. The school is also getting ready for its Solo/Ensemble Performance in the auditorium this February, which will show off the musical skills of its students. The district has also started a survey for the whole community to get direct feedback on its new strategic plan for future educational goals and student support programs.

FAQ

Q1. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q2. What does South Burlington 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.

Q3. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, South Burlington High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q4. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q5. Does South Burlington High School offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, South Burlington High School gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

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

WR

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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