Otter Valley Union High School

Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53

ovus.rnesu.org/

526 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Otter Valley Union High School (OVUHS), located in Brandon, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the secondary education of students within the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Otter Valley Union places a strong value on student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s philosophy centers on the "Otter" community spirit, focusing on citizenship, collaboration, and individual responsibility. With its scenic location in the heart of Vermont, the school maintains a close-knit culture that leverages small-town values to provide a comprehensive and modern educational experience for its student body.

526

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otter Valley Union High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	464
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	39

White
464 (88.7 %)
Two or More
39 (7.5 %)
Hispanic
13 (2.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53
Phone:	(802)247-6833
Website:	http://ovus.rnesu.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 74

Grade 9 110

Grade 10 101

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 71

Adult Education 3