Serving 741 students in grades 7-12, Missisquoi Valley Union High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 741 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 20% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Missisquoi Valley Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Missisquoi Valley Union High School's student population of 741 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Missisquoi Valley Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Missisquoi Valley Union High School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#212 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
3%
White
71%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
24%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Missisquoi Valley Union High School's ranking?
Missisquoi Valley Union High School is ranked #212 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School?
The graduation rate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Missisquoi Valley Union High School?
741 students attend Missisquoi Valley Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Missisquoi Valley Union High School students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Missisquoi Valley Union High School?
Missisquoi Valley Union High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Missisquoi Valley Union High School offer ?
Missisquoi Valley Union High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Missisquoi Valley Union High School part of?
Missisquoi Valley Union High School is part of Missisquoi Valley School District #89.
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