Serving 1,216 students in grades 9-12, Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the Vermont state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
150 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
3%
3%
White
85%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)90%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Essex Community Education Center School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% VT state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% VT state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46?
The graduation rate of Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46 is 90%, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 88%.
How many students attend Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46?
1,216 students attend Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46 students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46?
Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46 offer ?
Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46 offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46 part of?
Essex Community Education Center Uhsd #46 is part of Essex Community Education Center School District.
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