Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56

Nestled within the Burlington-South Burlington metropolitan area, Champlain Valley Unified Union School District #56 serves as an active, essential educational hub based in Shelburne, Vermont. Headquartered at 5420 Shelburne Road, Suite 300, this fully operational public district oversees five academic campuses tailored to a distant rural community setting. The district delivers a continuous learning continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade—in addition to offering adult education opportunities—providing a well-rounded academic foundation for learners at every stage of their development.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a student population of 4,044 learners spanning early childhood to high school graduation. To ensure high academic standards and holistic student support, Champlain Valley Unified Union School District maintains an extensive workforce of nearly 972 full-time equivalent personnel. This dedicated workforce includes over 521 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 41 instructional aides, and more than 410 support staff members. This remarkable investment in human resources fosters a highly supportive learning environment with a student-to-teacher ratio of under 8 to 1, enabling personalized instruction and comprehensive guidance for all students.