At a glance
Reported students
487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont high enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 64 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
289.5
Otter Valley Union High School: 487 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
9.9:1 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
- 541
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.5:1
What the reported data says about Otter Valley Union High School
Otter Valley Union High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Brandon. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53. NCES reports 487 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 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, close to 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 (87.3%) and multiracial (8.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Otter Valley Union High School
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.02 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.3%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
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
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Neshobe School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
387 reported students
Lothrop School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
192 reported students
Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting
Elementary · Grades PK–06
92 reported students
Public schools near Otter Valley Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshobe School Elementary · Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 | PK–06 | 387 | 4.1 mi |
| Lothrop School Elementary · Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 | PK–06 | 192 | 4.6 mi |
| Barstow Memorial School Elementary · Barstow Unified Union School District #49 | PK–08 | 168 | 6.7 mi |
| Proctor Elementary School Elementary · Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 | PK–06 | 134 | 7.3 mi |
| Proctor Junior/Senior High School High · Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70 | 07–12 | 116 | 7.8 mi |
| Otter Creek Academy at Leicester Sudbury and Whiting Elementary · Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 | PK–06 | 92 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Otter Valley Union High School
What grades does Otter Valley Union High School serve?
Otter Valley Union High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53.
How many students attend Otter Valley Union High School?
Otter Valley Union High School reported 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 64 Vermont high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 541 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Otter Valley Union High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 487 students and 49.02 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 Otter Valley Union High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Otter Valley Union High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Otter Valley Union High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
41.9% 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 Otter Valley Union High School in?
Otter Valley Union High School is part of Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53, based in Brandon, VT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Otter Valley Union High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Neshobe School (4.1 mi), Lothrop School (4.6 mi), Barstow Memorial School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.