Serving 204 students in grades 9-12, White River Valley 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White River Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
White River Valley High School's student population of 204 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White River Valley 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 White River Valley 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
#210 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is White River Valley High School's ranking?
White River Valley High School is ranked #210 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of White River Valley High School?
The graduation rate of White River Valley High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend White River Valley High School?
204 students attend White River Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of White River Valley High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White River Valley High School?
White River Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does White River Valley High School offer ?
White River Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White River Valley High School part of?
White River Valley High School is part of White River Unified School District #79.
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