Colchester High School

www.csdvt.org/chs/index.php

721 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

721

Total Students

60.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colchester High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	630
Hispanic	17
Black	26
Asian	35
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
630 (88.0 %)
Asian
35 (4.9 %)
Black
26 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
17 (2.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Colchester School District
Phone:	(802)264-5700
Website:	http://www.csdvt.org/chs/index.php
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 9 182

Grade 10 190

Grade 11 173

Grade 12 171

Adult Education 5