Serving 398 students in grades 7-12, Vergennes Union High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vergennes Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Vergennes Union High School's student population of 398 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vergennes Union High School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vergennes Union High School is 0.13, which is less 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
#117 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vergennes Union High School's ranking?
Vergennes Union High School is ranked #117 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Vergennes Union High School often compared to?
Vergennes Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middlebury Union Middle School, Middlebury Union High School, Mt. Abraham Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vergennes Union High School?
The graduation rate of Vergennes Union High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Vergennes Union High School?
398 students attend Vergennes Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Vergennes Union High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vergennes Union High School?
Vergennes Union High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Vergennes Union High School offer ?
Vergennes Union High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vergennes Union High School part of?
Vergennes Union High School is part of Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54.
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