Very Good
#102 of 280 schools in VT
Top 36% in state
Colchester High School
High School · Colchester School District · Colchester, VT
A high school in Colchester, VT serving grades 9th – 12th.
P.O. Box 900, Colchester, VT 05446
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Colchester High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2016, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colchester High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,981/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colchester), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,442
Median home value
$357,100
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winooski High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Burlington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 989 | Compare → |
| Rock Point SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 3.3 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Mill School (the)Private · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 3.8 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Colchester School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Colchester High School is listed in Colchester School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colchester High School
Colchester High School is a public high school in Colchester, VT, part of Colchester School District, serving approximately 718 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colchester High School
What grades does Colchester High School serve?
Colchester High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Colchester High School?
Colchester High School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colchester High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colchester High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colchester High School rank in VT?
Colchester High School ranks #102 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Colchester High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colchester High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colchester High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colchester High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Colchester High School a charter school?
No, Colchester High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colchester High School a Title I school?
No, Colchester High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colchester High School?
35.9% of students at Colchester High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Chittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (802) 264-5700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 05446)
- 16,361
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 05446; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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