School Overview
Essex High School, located in Essex Junction, Vermont, is the primary secondary school serving the Chittenden Central Supervisory Union. As one of the largest high schools in the state, it offers a diverse and comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for a wide array of post-secondary paths, including four-year universities, technical careers, and the workforce. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and fine arts programs to foster well-rounded student development.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding community and is known for its commitment to personalized learning and inclusive student support. By leveraging its size, Essex High School provides a broad spectrum of elective courses, Advanced Placement (AP) opportunities, and career-technical education tracks that cater to individual interests and goals. With a focus on preparing students to be active, responsible citizens, the school strives to maintain a supportive environment that encourages academic excellence, community engagement, and personal growth for all of its students.
1,208
Total Students
111.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Essex High School
Demographic Student Count
White959
Hispanic49
Black27
Asian67
Two or More78
American Indian5
Pacific Islander6
  • White
    959 (80.5 %)
  • Two or More
    78 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    67 (5.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    27 (2.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (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: Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51
Phone: (802)879-7121
Website: http://www.ewsd.org/ehs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 111.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 281
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51
Grades Taught
Grade 9 303
Grade 10 305
Grade 11 298
Grade 12 285
Adult Education 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Essex High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9303
Grade 10305
Grade 11298
Grade 12285
Adult Education17
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Essex High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female59349.1%
Male61550.9%