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Rock Point School

Alternative school · Grades 9–12

Burlington, VT

1 Rock Point Rd, Burlington, VT 05408

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Burlington
  • 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Burlington since at least 2011

In Burlington, Vermont, Rock Point School is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 28 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 170 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
28
Teachers
5.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 18 girls, 10 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 53% of independent high schools in Vermont (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 73% of independent high schools in Vermont.
    • Compared with 15 independent high schools in Vermont.

    Students by survey year

    27’11–1230’13–1424’15–1626’17–1816’19–2023’21–2228’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    95
    104
    1110
    129

    Student body

    White71%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Black7%
    Asian4%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    Questions about Rock Point School

    What grades does Rock Point School serve?

    Rock Point School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Rock Point School?

    About 28 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Rock Point School?

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