Colchester High School in Colchester, VT

At a glance

Reported students

715

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

60.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Vermont high enrollment

88th percentile

Compared with 64 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

505

Colchester High School: 715 reported students.

State peer staffing position

84th percentile

11.8:1 reported; state peer median 9.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 720
Teachers (FTE): 58.6
Student–teacher ratio: 12.3:1

What the reported data says about Colchester High School

Colchester High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Colchester. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Colchester School District. NCES reports 715 students for 2024–25.

Among 64 high schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 301.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, above the Vermont median of 9.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.1%) and multiracial (5.2%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Colchester High School

1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 60.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 2.9%
Students with disabilities: 12.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 28.5%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 2.84
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 3

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White80.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black5%
Asian4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial5.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

11 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Colchester Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

509 reported students

Malletts Bay School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

505 reported students

Porters Point School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

359 reported students

Union Memorial School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

355 reported students

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Public schools near Colchester High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Winooski High School High · Winooski Incorporated School District	09–12	182	3.1 mi
Burlington High School High · Burlington School District	09–12	921	3.2 mi
Burlington Technical Center High · Burlington School District	09–12	0	3.2 mi
The Center for Technology - Essex High · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51	09–12	0	5.8 mi
Essex High School High · Essex Westford Educational Community Unified Union SD #51	09–12	1,224	5.9 mi
South Burlington High School High · South Burlington School District	09–12	793	6.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Colchester High School

What grades does Colchester High School serve?

Colchester High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Colchester School District.

How many students attend Colchester High School?

Colchester High School reported 715 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 64 Vermont high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 720 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Colchester High School?

The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 715 students and 60.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Vermont median for the same school level is 9.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Colchester High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Colchester High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Colchester School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Colchester High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

28.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Colchester High School in?

Colchester High School is part of Colchester School District, based in Colchester, VT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Colchester High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Winooski High School (3.1 mi), Burlington High School (3.2 mi), Burlington Technical Center (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.