CRAFTSBURY COMMON – The Craftsbury Academy High School has been ranked second in the state of Vermont by U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best High Schools Rankings.
courtesy U.S. News & World Report
“It’s an outstanding achievement that reflects the dedication of our exceptional students, talented faculty and staff, and supportive families and community,” said a social media post by the school.
“This recognition is a true testament to our commitment to rigor and inclusion of all students right through their senior year,” said Lisa McCarthy, principal. “I am beaming with pride thinking about how our small, rural school is performing at such a high level.”
“Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Craftsbury Schools is 88 percent. The total minority enrollment is 5 percent, and 48 percent of students are economically disadvantaged,” wrote U.S. News in describing the school.
Mount Mansfield Union High School in Jericho ranked first in the state.
Craftsbury’s college readiness rank was first in the state, 522 nationally, and in the 92.9 percentile nationwide on college-level exams.
The school ranked in the top three statewide for its college curriculum breadth, student proficiency and performance. The graduation rate ranked 25th in Vermont, with 76% of students graduating.
Craftsbury Schools, with a high school student population of 44, is ranked 646 in the National Rankings. Schools were ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college in the three academic years from 2021 through 2024.
In other area high schools, U-32 ranked 17th in Vermont and Hazen Union School 26th.
Cabot School, Danville School, Lamoille Union High School, People’s Academy and Twinfield Union School are unranked.
Complete Vermont rankings are at usnews.com/education/best–high–schools/vermont.
Paul Fixx is editor of The Hardwick Gazette and lives in Hardwick.
