Serving 224 students in grades 9-12, White River Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 13% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in VT)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White River Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
White River Valley High School's student population of 224 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
White River Valley High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White River Valley High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#152 out of 280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
3%
3%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
White River Unified School District #79
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White River Valley High School's ranking?
White River Valley High School is ranked #152 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of White River Valley High School?
The graduation rate of White River Valley High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 83%.
How many students attend White River Valley High School?
224 students attend White River Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of White River Valley High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White River Valley High School?
White River Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does White River Valley High School offer ?
White River Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White River Valley High School part of?
White River Valley High School is part of White River Unified School District #79.
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