Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)

Maple Run Unified Union School District #57

71 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478

www.maplerun.org/o/bfa

905 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bellows Free Academy (BFA) in Saint Albans, Vermont, serves as a cornerstone of the Franklin Central Supervisory Union. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a broad academic curriculum that balances rigorous college-preparatory coursework with diverse elective opportunities. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing not only academic achievement but also the development of well-rounded, socially responsible citizens who are prepared for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, BFA-Saint Albans provides a robust extracurricular environment, featuring a wide range of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on its deep roots in the local community, utilizing its historic campus to create a modern learning environment that addresses the evolving needs of its students. By focusing on personalization and student engagement, BFA aims to equip its graduates with the critical thinking and practical skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

905

Total Students

79.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans)
Demographic	Student Count
White	798
Hispanic	27
Black	9
Asian	11
Two or More	54
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
798 (88.2%)
Two or More
54 (6.0%)
Hispanic
27 (3.0%)
Asian
11 (1.2%)
Black
9 (1.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Maple Run Unified Union School District #57
Phone:	(802)527-6555
Website:	http://www.maplerun.org/o/bfa
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	905
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 9 236

Grade 10 233

Grade 11 236

Grade 12 200