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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BELLOWS FALLS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT #27·NCES 500824600346

Bellows Falls Union High School

406 High School Road, Bellows Falls, VT 05158 · (802) 463-3944 · Windham County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL303 STUDENTS
Enrollment
303
High
STATE 475
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
29 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
172 students
STATE 49%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
61
Grade 10
80
Grade 11
82
Grade 12
80
Student demographics
White
27189%
STATE 87%
Hispanic
114%
STATE 4%
Black
41%
STATE 3%
Asian
21%
STATE 2%
Two+
155%
STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16655%
Female
13745%

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Test scores

VT Annual Snapshot 2024-25 . Academic Proficiency Score
English Language Arts
44.0%
VT avg 50.6%
Source: VT Annual Snapshot. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
303
-24 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 11.5:1
% White
89%
was 94%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Bellows Falls Union High School

Bellows Falls Union High School is a senior high of intimate scale in Bellows Falls, Vermont, run under Bellows Falls Union High School District #27, caters to 303 students in grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Vermont's public schools average about 475 students each, so Bellows Falls Union High School sits 36% leaner than that benchmark.

Operationally, Bellows Falls Union High School answers to Bellows Falls Union High School District #27, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

Looking at the student body, Bellows Falls Union High School lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (89%). Beyond that, the school shows 5% multiracial, 4% Hispanic. Compared to Windham County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Bellows Falls Union High School has 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.6:1. The state averages about 10.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 57% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Windham County) logs that median household income runs about $72,217, 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bellows Falls Union High School is one of 28 public schools in Windham County (combined enrollment of about 4,839 students).

Central Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.0 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Bellows Falls Union High School has shrank 7%, going from 327 students in 2018 to 303 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 94% to 89% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the Bellows Falls Union High School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Windham County at a glance

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Population
45,923
Census ACS
Median income
$72,217
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
4,839 students

Quick facts

School name
Bellows Falls Union High School
District
Bellows Falls Union High School District #27
Address
406 High School Road, Bellows Falls, VT 05158
Phone
(802) 463-3944
County
Windham County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
303
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
172 (57%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
500824600346
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Bellows Falls Union High School
What is the total enrollment at Bellows Falls Union High School?
Bellows Falls Union High School enrolls approximately 303 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Bellows Falls Union High School serve?
Bellows Falls Union High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Bellows Falls Union High School?
Approximately 10.6:1 students per teacher at Bellows Falls Union High School.
What is the student diversity at Bellows Falls Union High School?
Student demographics at Bellows Falls Union High School are roughly 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is Bellows Falls Union High School in?
Bellows Falls Union High School is part of Bellows Falls Union High School District #27.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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