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Colchester High School

131 Laker Lane, Colchester, VT 05446Colchester School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
716
Students
Total enrolled
92%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↑ 6% vs nat'l
$22,808
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 59% vs nat'l
11.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 23% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 716 students in grades 09–12 in Colchester, Vermont.
59% above average funding
District spends $22,808 per pupil, 59% more than the national average of $14,347.
11.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Colchester High School is a large high in Colchester, Vermont, serving grades 09–12 with 716 students. The district invests $22,808 per student — 59% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The school's 92% graduation rate — above the national average of 87% — reflects strong completion outcomes for its students.

Student Body & Demographics at Colchester High School

716
Total Students
11.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
60
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution347 male · 369 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 157 students
Student Composition
88%
Asian5%
White88%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black4%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 500324000087

Academic Outcomes at Colchester High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
90-94
High
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
92%
State avg
85%
National avg
87%

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,808Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,808
State avg
$28,298
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$10,036
Student Support$4,334
Administration$2,737
Operations$3,421
Other$2,281
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,808 spent per student, an estimated $10,104 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
89%
State government
88.8%
Local (property tax)
3.1%
Federal programs
8.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 92% graduation rate — well above the 87% national average
  • Above-average funding — $22,808/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Malletts Bay SchoolPorters Point SchoolUnion Memorial School
↓
Middle
Colchester Middle School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyChittenden County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictColchester School District →
Phone: (802)264-5700
NCES ID: 500324000087
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Colchester seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Colchester School District
Mid
Colchester Middle School
497 students · 06–08
27% FRL
Elem
Malletts Bay School
483 students · 03–05
29% FRL
Elem
Porters Point School
482 students · PK–02
15% FRL
Elem
Union Memorial School
231 students · PK–02
27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
131 Laker Lane, Colchester, VT 05446
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.