Hazen Union High School

Hazen Union High School District #26
126 Hazen Union Drive
Hardwick, VT 05843
301 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Hazen Union School, located in Hardwick, Vermont, serves as a public secondary school within the Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU). It provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 7 through 12, fostering a close-knit community environment typical of rural Vermont schools. The institution places a strong emphasis on academic rigor, student engagement, and preparing its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond standard academics, Hazen Union is known for its commitment to the local community and the integration of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student-led organizations. The school utilizes its website to maintain transparent communication with families, offering resources regarding its curriculum, staff directories, and school board information. By emphasizing a supportive school culture, the district aims to help students develop the critical thinking skills and personal growth necessary to navigate both their local community and the broader world.
301
Total Students
28.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    286 (95.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Hazen Union High School District #26
Phone: (802)472-6511
Website: http://www.hazen.ossu.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 49
Grade 9 67
Grade 10 59
Grade 11 38
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio