At a glance
Reported students
224
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Vermont high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 64 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
150.5
White River Valley High School: 224 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
8.7:1 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
- 170
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.9:1
What the reported data says about White River Valley High School
White River Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in South Royalton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to White River Unified School District #79. NCES reports 224 students for 2024–25.
Among 64 high schools in Vermont with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 301.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, 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 (92.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. 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 6 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking White River Valley High School
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.8 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 1 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
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.4%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black2.7%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.9%
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
6 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.
Other schools in White River Unified School District #79
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Royalton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
168 reported students
White River Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
133 reported students
Bethel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
124 reported students
Public schools near White River Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Royalton Elementary School Elementary · White River Unified School District #79 | PK–05 | 168 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sharon Elementary School Elementary · Sharon School District | PK–06 | 156 | 3.9 mi |
| Bethel Elementary School Elementary · White River Unified School District #79 | PK–05 | 124 | 6.4 mi |
| White River Valley Middle School Middle · White River Unified School District #79 | 06–08 | 133 | 6.4 mi |
| First Branch Elementary School Elementary · First Branch Unified School District #82 | PK–04 | 141 | 7.1 mi |
| Newton School Elementary · Strafford School District | PK–08 | 116 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about White River Valley High School
What grades does White River Valley High School serve?
White River Valley High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in White River Unified School District #79.
How many students attend White River Valley High School?
White River Valley High School reported 224 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 64 Vermont high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 170 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at White River Valley High School?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 224 students and 25.8 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 White River Valley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
White River Valley High School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on White River Unified School District #79 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of White River Valley High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.6% 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 White River Valley High School in?
White River Valley High School is part of White River Unified School District #79, based in Royalton, VT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near White River Valley High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Royalton Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Sharon Elementary School (3.9 mi), Bethel Elementary School (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.