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Richford Jr Sr High School
Richford Jr Sr High School, nominated by Center on Reinventing Public Education and Mastery Transcript Consortium, is a middle/high school in Richford, Vermont, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily rural area.
Location Richford, Vermont
Governance Public District School
Grades Middle, High
Students 206
Locale Rural
Principal Beth O'Brien
Demographics
Percentage of students*
—
English Learners
58%
Free/Reduced Lunch
—
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3%
Asian —
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1%
Hispanic or Latino —
White 95%
2+ Races —
Why Richford Jr Sr High School was nominated
The school has implemented mastery-based learning system and uses the Mastery Transcript as the official summative record for some or all graduates or supplements the legacy transcript with the MTC Learning Record reporting on "durable skills) (aka "portrait of a gradudate" competencies)., This school offers the Flexible Pathways Academy for students demonstrating personalized independent projects for credit, and several flexible pathway options including dual enrollment, work-based learning, partnerships with technical center, and content advisors for postsecondary study and work.
Student experience design
Richford High School aims to create a diverse and customizable educational experience for its students through a variety of flexible pathway opportunities. These pathways are designed to: 1. Accommodate different learning styles 2. Prepare students for college and careers 3. Provide real-world experiences 4. Allow for personalized learning plans
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Advancement On Mastery |
Less than a year
|
|
Assessments For Deeper Learning |
Less than a year
|
|
Competency/mastery-based Education |
Less than a year
|
|
Project-based Learning |
3-4 years
|
All Practices
Student Advisories
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Family And Community Support Services
Culturally Responsive Practices
Early College High School
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Student-led Conferences
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.