Mount Anthony Union High School is the public high school serving Bennington, Vermont, as well as the towns of Shaftsbury, Woodford, and Pownal, Glastenbury, and Bennington County. As of the 2023-2024 academic year, the school has about 1,200 students enrolled in grades 9-12 and has a faculty of nearly 130.
Serving 855 students in grades 9-12, Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School ranks in the top 50% 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 40% (which is equal to the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 855 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School's student population of 855 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
855 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
NA
School Rankings
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is 0.22, 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
#122 out of 280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
2%
3%
White
88%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Na
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School's ranking?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is ranked #122 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School often compared to?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington Memorial, Southwest Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is 76%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
855 students attend Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School offer ?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School part of?
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School is part of Mount Anthony Union High School District #14.
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