COLCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

Colchester High School is a public high school that is part of the Colchester School District school district, located in Colchester, VT with about 641 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to Adult Education. Student demographics can be found below. With about 59 teachers, Colchester High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Colchester High School, located in Colchester, Vermont, is a public secondary institution serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Colchester School District, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and community engagement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, a variety of elective courses, and opportunities for advanced learning to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond the classroom, Colchester High School places a strong emphasis on the "whole student" by providing a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. These programs are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. With a focus on preparing students to be productive and responsible citizens, the school utilizes its resources to support diverse learning styles and encourages students to take an active role in their educational journey while building strong connections with faculty and peers.

For more information, contact Colchester High School at (802) 264-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

131 Laker Lane
Colchester, VT 05446-0031
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COLCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Colchester, VT with about 641 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Vermont

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
641
Teachers:
59.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Adult Education

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 641 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending COLCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
90.6%
Asian
3.3%
Black or African American
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.