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Otter Valley Union High School

2997 Franklin Street, Brandon, VT, 05733

About Otter Valley Union High School

Otter Valley Union High School is the only public high school in the Otter Valley Unified School District, and it is one of the most well-known schools in the district. Enrolling approximately 490 students in grades 9–12, the school provides a personalized educational experience with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 11:1. It has a 32% Advanced Placement participation rate, which makes it one of the best schools for offering a wide range of academic options. 14% of the students are minorities and 53% are considered economically disadvantaged. Academic data shows that 22% of students are good at reading and 2% are good at math. The school is located in the beautiful town of Brandon, where the community values its local school traditions and provides a supportive environment. Otter Valley Union High School is one of the best schools in its area because it is committed to making advanced courses available to all students and taking a whole-person approach to their growth and success in their careers, and it is one of the best high school in Vermont.

Otter Valley Union High School Contact Information

Address

2997 Franklin Street, Brandon, VT, 05733

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Phone

(802) 247-6833

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 2%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 2% in Math and 22% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
492
Total Students
$62874
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 65 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Otter Valley Union High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 85.98%
Asian 0.81%
Hispanic 3.05%
Black 0.61%
Two+ Races 9.55%
Native Am. 0%
White
85.98%
Asian
0.81%
Hispanic
3.05%
Black
0.61%
Two+ Races
9.55%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 492
47.76%
235 Female
52.24%
257 Male

Student Population

492 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

123 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This March, Otter Valley Union High School will hold its third annual Career Day and Pathways Fair. This year, there will be a new "Financial Reality Fair" where 9th graders can learn about budgeting and making financial decisions in the real world. The school is also giving all juniors a free SAT testing day this April to make sure that everyone has equal access to college readiness tests during the regular school day. The performing arts department is also getting ready for its spring showcase of short plays and the "Pathways to Possibilities" community event.

FAQ

Q1. Are students able to look into STEM options?

Ans. Yes, for sure! There are science, technology, engineering, and math programs that let students learn through practical activities.

Q2. Are there any programs that are creative?

Ans. Yes, students can be creative through practical activities music, drama, and visual arts.

Q3. What is the goal of Otter Valley Union High School?

Ans. Otter Valley Union High School wants to give students a challenging academic program while also encouraging them to be responsible, involved, and lifelong learners.

Q4. How does Otter Valley Union High School keep things positive?

Ans. A safe and productive learning environment is built on respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Q5. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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