Vergennes Union High School

Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54
50 Monkton Road
Vergennes, VT 05491
398 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Vergennes Union High School (VUHS), located in Vergennes, Vermont, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Addison Northwest School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous coursework with personalized learning opportunities. By fostering a community-focused environment, VUHS encourages students to engage deeply with their studies while preparing them for life beyond the classroom, whether that path leads to higher education, the workforce, or technical training.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs. VUHS prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture where students are empowered to develop critical thinking skills and civic responsibility. By leveraging its small-town setting to build strong relationships between faculty, students, and the local community, Vergennes Union High School strives to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that supports the diverse needs and aspirations of its student body.
398
Total Students
44.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    370 (93.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    9 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.3 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Addison Northwest Unified Union School District #54
Phone: (802)877-2938
Website: http://www.vuhs.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 62
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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 64
Grade 8 56
Grade 9 62
Grade 10 72
Grade 11 68
Grade 12 76
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mt. Abraham Union High School
Mt. Abraham Unified School District #61
Charter School 621 Students
220 Airport Drive
Bristol, VT 05443 (7.8 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th