- Champlain Valley Union High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Essex High School (357 vs. 208).
- Champlain Valley Union High School reported a higher students per counselor than Essex High School (261:1 vs. 175.6:1).
- Champlain Valley Union High School reported a higher dual enrollment than Essex High School (128 vs. 53).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Essex High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Champlain Valley Union High School (231 vs. 163).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Champlain Valley Union High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Essex High School (351 vs. 311).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Champlain Valley Union High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Essex High School (357 vs. 208).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Essex High School reported a higher violent incidents than Champlain Valley Union High School (41 vs. 16).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Champlain Valley Union High School reported a higher students per counselor than Essex High School (261:1 vs. 175.6:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Essex High School
$29,599.84
Champlain Valley Union High School
$23,370.01
Local revenue share
Essex High School
7%
Champlain Valley Union High School
1.9%
State revenue share
Essex High School
85.8%
Champlain Valley Union High School
92.9%
Federal revenue share
Essex High School
7.2%
Champlain Valley Union High School
5.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Essex High School
17.6%
Champlain Valley Union High School
14.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Chittenden County
$94,310
Chittenden County
$94,310
Poverty rate
Chittenden County
10.4%
Chittenden County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Chittenden County
55.8%
Chittenden County
55.8%
Unemployment rate
Chittenden County
1.9%
Chittenden County
1.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.