The Fair Haven Union High School is a public high school located in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. It serves about 550 students from the towns of Orwell, Castleton, Benson, Hubbardton, West Haven, and Fair Haven. FHUHS is a part of the Slate Valley Unified School District.
Serving 508 students in grades 7-12, Fair Haven Union Middle And 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 26% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 5% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School's student population of 508 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Fair Haven Union Middle And 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 Fair Haven Union Middle And High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#199 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
94%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fair Haven Union Middle And High School's ranking?
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School is ranked #199 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fair Haven Union Middle And High School?
The graduation rate of Fair Haven Union Middle And High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Fair Haven Union Middle And High School?
508 students attend Fair Haven Union Middle And High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fair Haven Union Middle And High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fair Haven Union Middle And High School?
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Fair Haven Union Middle And High School offer ?
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fair Haven Union Middle And High School part of?
Fair Haven Union Middle And High School is part of Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62.
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