Hazen Union High School District #26

126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick, VT 05843
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Hazen Union High School District #26 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 265 students in Hazen Union High School District #26. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
Public School in Hazen Union High School District #26 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (VT)
# Schools
1 School
303 Schools
# Students
265 Students
77,536 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
7,172 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hazen Union High School District #26, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 102 school districts in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 62% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VT)
#101 out of 103 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
40%
22%
44%
32%
35%
62%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.25
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
94%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,223 in this school district is less than the state median of $30,286. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,725 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VT)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,348 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,290 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,223
$30,286
Spending / Student
$26,725
$29,536

Best Hazen Union High School District #26 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hazen Union High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick, VT 05843
(802) 472-6511
Gr: 7-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hazen Union High School District #26?
Hazen Union High School District #26 manages 1 public schools serving 265 students.
What is the rank of Hazen Union High School District #26?
Hazen Union High School District #26 is ranked #101 out of 102 school districts in Vermont (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Vermont school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hazen Union High School District #26?
94% of Hazen Union High School District #26 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hazen Union High School District #26?
Hazen Union High School District #26 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What is Hazen Union High School District #26's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,725 is less than the state median of $29,536. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 62% (Btm 50% in VT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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