Champlain Valley Union High School

Summary:

Champlain Valley Union High School is a public high school located in Hinesburg, Vermont, serving 1,325 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District #401, which is ranked 4 out of 51 districts in Vermont, this school has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in the state.

Champlain Valley Union High School's academic performance is exceptional, ranking 1st out of 16 high schools in Vermont for the 2022-2023 school year. Its students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (61.95% vs. 42.89% state average) and Science (70.46% vs. 45.24% state average) compared to the state averages. The school also excels in supporting various student groups, ranking 1st in the state for Female, Male, Hispanic, and White students, as well as for Special Education and Low Socio-Economic Status students.

While the school has a predominantly White student population (89.06%), it has a higher percentage of African American (3.02%), Hispanic (3.4%), and Asian (2.26%) students compared to the state average, contributing to its diverse student body. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14:1, Champlain Valley Union High School provides a supportive learning environment that may contribute to its academic success. However, the school's slightly lower proficiency rates in Mathematics (37.18% vs. 26.06% state average) and the relatively lower performance of Asian and African American students compared to their White and Hispanic peers suggest potential areas for improvement in addressing achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public 9-12

396 CVU Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461-9502

(802) 482-7100

District: Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 16 Vermont High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,764

Feeder schools for Champlain Valley Union High School:

Elementary:	Charlotte Central School
	Hinesburg Community School
	Shelburne Community School
	Williston Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,325

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

3.4%

African American:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Champlain Valley Union High School ranks better than 93.8% of high schools in Vermont. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (3.4%), African American (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Champlain Valley Union High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Champlain Valley Union High School employs 94 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Champlain Valley Union High School is $11,764.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Champlain Valley Union High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Champlain Valley Union High School 1^st of 16 Vermont public high schools. (See Champlain Valley Union High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56:

SchoolDigger ranks Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 4^th of 51 Vermont school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Champlain Valley Union High School

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Rank History for all students at Champlain Valley Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	92.55	4^th	46	91.3%
2019	89.69	4^th	49	91.8%
2021	96.26	1^st	46	97.8%
2022	95.33	1^st	37	97.3%
2023	91.99	1^st	16	93.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Champlain Valley Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	74.25	5^th	25	80.0%
2019	72.45	2^nd	21	90.5%
2021	84.32	4^th	20	80.0%
2022	87.87	1^st	18	94.4%
2023	82.83	1^st	7	85.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Champlain Valley Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	76.90	6^th	29	79.3%
2019	52.92	15^th	33	54.5%
2021	70.49	5^th	31	83.9%
2022	58.39	7^th	28	75.0%
2023	84.23	1^st	11	90.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Champlain Valley Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	85.82	4^th	30	86.7%
2019	84.61	4^th	38	89.5%
2021	91.34	3^rd	42	92.9%
2022	94.77	2^nd	33	93.9%
2023	89.90	1^st	15	93.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Champlain Valley Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	92.41	3^rd	29	89.7%
2019	86.84	4^th	41	90.2%
2021	95.59	1^st	40	97.5%
2022	93.45	1^st	35	97.1%
2023	88.68	1^st	25	96.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Champlain Valley Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.02	2^nd	4	50.0%
2022	73.16	2^nd	5	60.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Champlain Valley Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	68.08	2^nd	5	60.0%
2023	65.06	3^rd	7	57.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Champlain Valley Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.13	1^st	2	50.0%
2023	50.00	1^st	1	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Champlain Valley Union High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VT State Percentile
2018	92.18	4^th	39	89.7%
2019	89.54	4^th	48	91.7%
2021	96.83	1^st	49	98.0%
2022	95.25	1^st	46	97.8%
2023	95.50	1^st	49	98.0%

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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 Champlain Valley Union High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	1207	22	29	21	1	1	19	1300
2019	1196	29	36	26	2	2	0	1291
2020	1189	29	39	25	2	2	19	1305
2021	1167	36	40	26	1	2	25	1297
2022	1156	34	34	34	2	2	22	1284
2023	1180	40	30	45	2	2	26	1325

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Champlain Valley Union High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1300	87.9	14.7	10.6
2019	1291	89.9	14.3	10.9
2020	1305	91.3	14.2	11.4
2021	1297	88.1	14.7	12.4
2022	1284	89.8	14.2	13.6
2023	1325	94.0	14.0	14.3

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 Champlain Valley Union High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	1300	87.9	14.7	10.6
2019	1291	89.9	14.3	10.9
2020	1305	91.3	14.2	11.4
2021	1297	88.1	14.7	12.4
2022	1284	89.8	14.2	13.6
2023	1325	94.0	14.0	14.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Champlain Valley Union High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$241 (2.0%)	$11,523 (98.0%)	$11,764

Data source: Vermont Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Champlain Valley Union High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 49 High schools	Ranks 1^st of 16 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Champlain Valley Union High School)	79.9	68.8	11.1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Vermont)	56.6	46	10.6%
9th Grade Mathematics (Champlain Valley Union High School)	44.1	37.2	6.9%
9th Grade Mathematics (Vermont)	34.9	26.1	8.8%
11th Grade Science (Champlain Valley Union High School)	56.2	59.1	2.9%
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	1291	1325	2.6%
African American	29	40	37.9%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	36	30	16.7%
Hispanic	26	45	73.1%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	1196	1180	1.3%
Two or More Races	0	26
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	10.9%	14.3%	3.4%

Schools Near Champlain Valley Union High School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2023)	Ranking (2022)	VTCAP English Language Arts (2023)	VTCAP Mathematics (2023)	VTCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	1,325	94	14.0	14.3%	1,180 (89.1%)	40 (3.0%)	45 (3.4%)	30 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (2.0%)	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
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	838	77	10.8	13.6%	635 (75.8%)	40 (4.8%)	36 (4.3%)	66 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.2%)							(n/a)					56.5	$12,457	$226	$12,231
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	1,191	111	10.6	16.0%	959 (80.5%)	27 (2.3%)	49 (4.1%)	67 (5.6%)	5 (0.4%)	6 (0.5%)	78 (6.5%)							(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	215	26	8.1	68.4%	75 (34.9%)	78 (36.3%)	10 (4.7%)	37 (17.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.5%)							(n/a)					18.0	$15,247	$00	$15,247
Burlington High School	Public	9-12	52 Institute Road	Burlington	05408	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 864-8411	987	81	12.2	47.7%	625 (63.3%)	175 (17.7%)	31 (3.1%)	78 (7.9%)	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
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	764	50	15.3	7.9%	699 (91.5%)	4 (0.5%)	19 (2.5%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.9%)							(n/a)					59.8
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)
Vergennes Union High School	Public	9-12	50 Monkton Road	Vergennes	05491	Addison County	Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 877-2938	398	45	8.8	29.6%	370 (93.0%)	9 (2.3%)	10 (2.5%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)							(n/a)	59.3			35.9	55.2	$12,144	$554	$11,590
Colchester High School	Public	9-12	131 Laker Lane	Colchester	05446	Chittenden County	Colchester School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 264-5700	716	60	11.8	21.9%	630 (88.0%)	26 (3.6%)	17 (2.4%)	35 (4.9%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)							(n/a)					47.9	$13,060	$00	$13,060

Frequently Asked Questions about Champlain Valley Union High School

Is Champlain Valley Union High School a good school?

Yes. Champlain Valley Union High School ranks in the top 6.3% of Vermont high schools.

What schools feed into Champlain Valley Union High School?

Champlain Valley Union High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charlotte Central School
Elementary : Hinesburg Community School
Elementary : Shelburne Community School
Elementary : Williston Schools

How many students attend Champlain Valley Union High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,325 students attended Champlain Valley Union High School.

What district is Champlain Valley Union High School in?

Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

What is the racial makeup of Champlain Valley Union High School?

Students at Champlain Valley Union High School are 89% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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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 7th Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 9th Grade	VTCAP Science 8th Grade	VTCAP Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	1,325	94	14.0	14.3%	1,180 (89.1%)	40 (3.0%)	45 (3.4%)	30 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (2.0%)	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
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	838	77	10.8	13.6%	635 (75.8%)	40 (4.8%)	36 (4.3%)	66 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (7.2%)								(n/a)					56.5	$12,457	$226	$12,231
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	1,191	111	10.6	16.0%	959 (80.5%)	27 (2.3%)	49 (4.1%)	67 (5.6%)	5 (0.4%)	6 (0.5%)	78 (6.5%)								(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	215	26	8.1	68.4%	75 (34.9%)	78 (36.3%)	10 (4.7%)	37 (17.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.5%)								(n/a)					18.0	$15,247	$00	$15,247
Burlington High School	Public	9-12	52 Institute Road	Burlington	05408	Chittenden County	Burlington School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 864-8411	987	81	12.2	47.7%	625 (63.3%)	175 (17.7%)	31 (3.1%)	78 (7.9%)	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
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	764	50	15.3	7.9%	699 (91.5%)	4 (0.5%)	19 (2.5%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.9%)								(n/a)					59.8
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)
Vergennes Union High School	Public	9-12	50 Monkton Road	Vergennes	05491	Addison County	Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 877-2938	398	45	8.8	29.6%	370 (93.0%)	9 (2.3%)	10 (2.5%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	59.3			35.9	55.2	$12,144	$554	$11,590
Colchester High School	Public	9-12	131 Laker Lane	Colchester	05446	Chittenden County	Colchester School District	(n/a)	No	No	No	(802) 264-5700	716	60	11.8	21.9%	630 (88.0%)	26 (3.6%)	17 (2.4%)	35 (4.9%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					47.9	$13,060	$00	$13,060