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Champlain Valley Union High School vs. Essex High School

Should I attend Champlain Valley Union High School or Essex High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Champlain Valley Union High School
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Essex High School
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Champlain Valley Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Essex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,284 students in grades 9-12, Champlain Valley Union High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,206 students in grades 9-12, Essex High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,284 students
1,206 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
108 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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Test Scores

#22 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 10%)
#74 out of 281 schools in VT
(Top 30%)
47%
(Top 20% in VT)
36%
(Top 50% in VT)
80%
(Top 5% in VT)
66%
(Top 10% in VT)
95%
(Top 5% in VT)
87%
(Top 20% in VT)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
333
304
Grade 10 Students
324
301
Grade 11 Students
343
300
Grade 12 Students
284
301

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
7%
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% Hispanic
3%
5%
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% Black
2%
2%
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% White
90%
80%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
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0.19
0.35
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
18%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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