Essex High School
1,208 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 959 |
| Hispanic | 49 |
| Black | 27 |
| Asian | 67 |
| Two or More | 78 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 6 |
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White959 (80.5 %)
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Two or More78 (6.5 %)
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Asian67 (5.6 %)
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Hispanic49 (4.1 %)
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Black27 (2.3 %)
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Pacific Islander6 (0.5 %)
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American Indian5 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 303 |
| Grade 10 | 305 |
| Grade 11 | 298 |
| Grade 12 | 285 |
| Adult Education | 17 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 593 | 49.1% |
| Male | 615 | 50.9% |
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