Champlain Valley Union High School is a high school located in the town of Hinesburg, Vermont, United States. The school serves the towns of Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George, and Williston. The enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year was 1,284 students with 103 faculty.
Serving 1,291 students in grades 9-12, Champlain Valley Union High School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 5% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Champlain Valley Union High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Champlain Valley Union High School's student population of 1,291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
Year Founded
1964
School Rankings
Champlain Valley Union High School ranks within the top 20% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Champlain Valley Union High School is 0.22, 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
#37 out of 280 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
4%
3%
White
88%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Champlain Valley Union High School's ranking?
Champlain Valley Union High School is ranked #37 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Champlain Valley Union High School often compared to?
Champlain Valley Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Essex High School, Mt. Mansfield Union High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Champlain Valley Union High School?
The graduation rate of Champlain Valley Union High School is 94%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Champlain Valley Union High School?
1,291 students attend Champlain Valley Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Champlain Valley Union High School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Champlain Valley Union High School?
Champlain Valley Union High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Champlain Valley Union High School offer ?
Champlain Valley Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Champlain Valley Union High School part of?
Champlain Valley Union High School is part of Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56.
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