Serving 492 students in grades 7-12, Otter 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 9% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otter Valley Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Otter Valley Union High School's student population of 492 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Otter 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 Otter Valley Union High School is 0.25, 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
#280 out of 283 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
3%
White
86%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otter Valley Union High School's ranking?
Otter Valley Union High School is ranked #280 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Otter Valley Union High School often compared to?
Otter Valley Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill River Union High School, Middlebury Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Otter Valley Union High School?
The graduation rate of Otter Valley Union High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Otter Valley Union High School?
492 students attend Otter Valley Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Otter Valley Union High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otter Valley Union High School?
Otter Valley Union High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Otter Valley Union High School offer ?
Otter Valley Union High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Otter Valley Union High School part of?
Otter Valley Union High School is part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53.
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