Lake Region Union High School, commonly known as Lake Region, is a secondary school located in Barton, in the U.S. state of Vermont. The school is operated by the Orleans Central Supervisory Union school district.
Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Lake Region Union 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Region Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Lake Region Union High School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Region Union 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 Lake Region Union High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
n/a
3%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Region Union High School's ranking?
Lake Region Union High School is ranked #175 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Lake Region Union High School often compared to?
Lake Region Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Country Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Region Union High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Region Union High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Lake Region Union High School?
353 students attend Lake Region Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lake Region Union High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Region Union High School?
Lake Region Union High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake Region Union High School offer ?
Lake Region Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lake Region Union High School part of?
Lake Region Union High School is part of Lake Region Union High School District #24.
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