Missisquoi Valley Union High School

175 Thunderbird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 736 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20% in VT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Missisquoi Valley Union High School's student population of 736 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
736 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (VT)
#212 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Missisquoi Valley Union High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
3%
White
74%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the percentage of White public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Missisquoi Valley Union High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Vermont.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Missisquoi Valley Union High School and public school graduation rate of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missisquoi Valley Union High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
736 students attend Missisquoi Valley Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Missisquoi Valley Union High School students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 736 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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