Serving 1,191 students in grades 9-12, Essex High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Essex High School ranks within the top 30% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex High School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex High School?
The graduation rate of Essex High School is 90%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend Essex High School?
1,191 students attend Essex High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Essex High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex High School?
Essex High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex High School offer ?
Essex High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Essex High School part of?
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