Essex High School

Public 9-12

2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452-3167

(802) 879-7121

District: Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D

Feeder schools for Essex High School:

Elementary:	Essex Elementary School
	Founders Memorial School
	Hiawatha Elementary School
	Summit Street School
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	Thomas Fleming School
	Westford Elementary School
Middle:	Albert D. Lawton School
	Essex Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 1,230

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.1%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Asian:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Essex High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.1%), two or more races (6.3%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Essex High School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Essex High School employs 111.7 full-time teachers.

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Rank History for all students at Essex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	96.37	2^nd	46	95.7%
2019	88.02	5^th	49	89.8%
2021	86.04	4^th	46	91.3%
2022	93.07	3^rd	37	91.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Essex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	89.55	3^rd	25	88.0%
2019	74.17	1^st	21	95.2%
2021	72.81	5^th	20	75.0%
2022	74.00	3^rd	18	83.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Essex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	55.27	12^th	29	58.6%
2019	73.31	8^th	33	75.8%
2021	85.53	3^rd	31	90.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Essex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	94.10	2^nd	30	93.3%
2019	85.14	3^rd	38	92.1%
2021	81.70	7^th	42	83.3%
2022	94.03	3^rd	33	90.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Essex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	94.79	2^nd	29	93.1%
2019	82.78	6^th	41	85.4%
2021	83.46	5^th	40	87.5%
2022	88.34	3^rd	35	91.4%
2023	87.49	2^nd	25	92.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Essex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	69.03	3^rd	4	25.0%
2019	77.30	1^st	3	66.7%
2021	44.16	2^nd	3	33.3%
2022	88.11	1^st	5	80.0%
2023	56.42	2^nd	3	33.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Essex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	86.71	1^st	4	75.0%
2023	71.90	2^nd	7	71.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Essex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.87	1^st	3	66.7%

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Rank History for White students at Essex High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	97.36	1^st	39	97.4%
2019	87.87	5^th	48	89.6%
2021	86.98	5^th	49	89.8%
2022	93.01	3^rd	46	93.5%
2023	87.76	6^th	49	87.8%

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Data source: test scores: Vermont Agency of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Vermont Agency of Education

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Enrollment information for Essex High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	994	34	70	43	5	1	37	1184
2019	1045	41	76	45	4	2	35	1248
2020	1017	34	77	45	4	4	33	1214
2021	1019	30	82	52	4	5	38	1230
2022	962	25	78	59	3	5	74	1206
2023	959	27	67	49	5	6	78	1191
2024	997	39	58	50	3	5	78	1230

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Essex High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1184	101.3	11.6	21
2019	1248	101.8	12.2	18.1
2020	1214	100.1	12.1	19.1
2021	1230	97.3	12.6	22.6
2022	1206	107.6	11.2	23.9
2023	1191	111.4	10.6	16
2024	1230	111.7	11.0	30.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Essex High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1184	101.3	11.6	21
2019	1248	101.8	12.2	18.1
2020	1214	100.1	12.1	19.1
2021	1230	97.3	12.6	22.6
2022	1206	107.6	11.2	23.9
2023	1191	111.4	10.6	16
2024	1230	111.7	11.0	30.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Essex High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 5^th of 49 High schools	Ranks 3^rd of 37 High schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Essex High School)	68.3	62	6.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	56.6	46	10.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Essex High School)	45.9	39.8	6.1%
9th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	34.9	26.1	8.8%
11th Grade Science (Essex High School)	58.2	53.7	4.5%
11th Grade Science (Vermont)	41.4	40.2	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1248	1191	4.6%
African American	41	27	34.1%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	76	67	11.8%
Hispanic	45	49	8.9%
Pacific Islander	2	6	200%
White	1045	959	8.2%
Two or More Races	35	78	122.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.1%	16%	2.2%

Schools Near Essex High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2023)	Ranking (2022)	VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)	VTCAP Mathematics (2023)	VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Essex High School	Public	9-12	2 Educational Drive	Essex Junction	05452	Chittenden County	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 879-7121	1,230	112	11.0	30.4%	997 (81.1%)	39 (3.2%)	50 (4.1%)	58 (4.7%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	78 (6.3%)							(n/a)			59.6
The Center for Technology - Essex	Public	9-12	2 Educational Drive Suite 200	Essex Junction	05452	Chittenden County	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 879-5558	0	41	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Winooski High School	Public	9-12	60 Normand Street	Winooski	05404	Chittenden County	Winooski Incorporated School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 655-3530	197	27	7.2	85.3%	69 (35.0%)	67 (34.0%)	5 (2.5%)	39 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.6%)							(n/a)			18.0	$15,247	$00	$15,247
South Burlington High School	Public	9-12	550 Dorset Street	South Burlington	05403	Chittenden County	South Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 652-7000	815	76	10.7	27.9%	608 (74.6%)	41 (5.0%)	41 (5.0%)	62 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.7%)							(n/a)			56.5	$12,457	$226	$12,231
Colchester High School	Public	9-12	131 Laker Lane	Colchester	05446	Chittenden County	Colchester School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 264-5700	710	57	12.4	36.3%	591 (83.2%)	25 (3.5%)	25 (3.5%)	31 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.9%)							(n/a)			47.9	$13,060	$00	$13,060
Burlington High School	Public	9-12	52 Institute Road	Burlington	05408	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 864-8411	989	79	12.5	48.6%	607 (61.4%)	197 (19.9%)	36 (3.6%)	71 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (7.8%)	78.3	5^th of 16 public high schools	68.8%				(n/a)	48.1	47.6	56.3	$11,851	$960	$10,891
Burlington Technical Center	Public	9-12	52 Institute Road	Burlington	05401	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 864-8426	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()							(n/a)
Mt. Mansfield Union High School	Public	9-12	211 Browns Trace Road	Jericho	05465	Chittenden County	Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 899-4690	702	53	13.3	23.8%	646 (92.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.3%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)							(n/a)			59.8
Milton Senior High School	Public	9-12	17 Rebecca Lander Drive	Milton	05468	Chittenden County	Milton School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 893-5400	412	40	10.3	33.0%	381 (92.5%)	13 (3.2%)	8 (1.9%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	59.3	7^th of 16 public high schools	56.3%	51.1	17^th of 37 public high schools	54.1%	10	52.5	38.6	34.9	$11,706	$532	$11,174
Champlain Valley Union High School	Public	9-12	396 CVU Road	Hinesburg	05461	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 482-7100	1,291	92	13.9	17.7%	1,140 (88.3%)	47 (3.6%)	45 (3.5%)	29 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (2.1%)	92	1^st of 16 public high schools	93.8%	95.3	1^st of 37 public high schools	97.3%		62.0		70.5	$11,764	$241	$11,523

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex High School

What is the racial makeup of Essex High School?

Students at Essex High School are 81% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

How many students attend Essex High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,230 students attended Essex High School.

What schools feed into Essex High School?

Essex High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Essex Elementary School
Elementary : Founders Memorial School
Elementary : Hiawatha Elementary School
Elementary : Summit Street School
Elementary : Thomas Fleming School
Elementary : Westford Elementary School
Middle : Albert D. Lawton School
Middle : Essex Middle School

What district is Essex High School in?

Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)	VTCAP Mathematics (2023)	VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 9th Grade	VTCAP Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Essex High School	Public	9-12	2 Educational Drive	Essex Junction	05452	Chittenden County	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 879-7121	1,230	112	11.0	30.4%	997 (81.1%)	39 (3.2%)	50 (4.1%)	58 (4.7%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.4%)	78 (6.3%)								(n/a)			59.6
The Center for Technology - Essex	Public	9-12	2 Educational Drive Suite 200	Essex Junction	05452	Chittenden County	Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union School D	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 879-5558	0	41	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Winooski High School	Public	9-12	60 Normand Street	Winooski	05404	Chittenden County	Winooski Incorporated School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 655-3530	197	27	7.2	85.3%	69 (35.0%)	67 (34.0%)	5 (2.5%)	39 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.6%)								(n/a)			18.0	$15,247	$00	$15,247
South Burlington High School	Public	9-12	550 Dorset Street	South Burlington	05403	Chittenden County	South Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 652-7000	815	76	10.7	27.9%	608 (74.6%)	41 (5.0%)	41 (5.0%)	62 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (7.7%)								(n/a)			56.5	$12,457	$226	$12,231
Colchester High School	Public	9-12	131 Laker Lane	Colchester	05446	Chittenden County	Colchester School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 264-5700	710	57	12.4	36.3%	591 (83.2%)	25 (3.5%)	25 (3.5%)	31 (4.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.9%)								(n/a)			47.9	$13,060	$00	$13,060
Burlington High School	Public	9-12	52 Institute Road	Burlington	05408	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 864-8411	989	79	12.5	48.6%	607 (61.4%)	197 (19.9%)	36 (3.6%)	71 (7.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (7.8%)	78.3	5^th of 16 public high schools	68.8%					(n/a)	48.1	47.6	56.3	$11,851	$960	$10,891
Burlington Technical Center	Public	9-12	52 Institute Road	Burlington	05401	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 864-8426	0	17	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mt. Mansfield Union High School	Public	9-12	211 Browns Trace Road	Jericho	05465	Chittenden County	Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 899-4690	702	53	13.3	23.8%	646 (92.0%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.3%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)								(n/a)			59.8
Milton Senior High School	Public	9-12	17 Rebecca Lander Drive	Milton	05468	Chittenden County	Milton School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 893-5400	412	40	10.3	33.0%	381 (92.5%)	13 (3.2%)	8 (1.9%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	59.3	7^th of 16 public high schools	56.3%		51.1	17^th of 37 public high schools	54.1%	10	52.5	38.6	34.9	$11,706	$532	$11,174
Champlain Valley Union High School	Public	9-12	396 CVU Road	Hinesburg	05461	Chittenden County	Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 482-7100	1,291	92	13.9	17.7%	1,140 (88.3%)	47 (3.6%)	45 (3.5%)	29 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (2.1%)	92	1^st of 16 public high schools	93.8%		95.3	1^st of 37 public high schools	97.3%		62.0		70.5	$11,764	$241	$11,523