Otter Valley Union High School

Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53
2997 Franklin Street
Brandon, VT 05733
487 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Otter Valley Union High School (OVUHS), located in Brandon, Vermont, serves as a central hub for the secondary education of students within the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Otter Valley Union places a strong value on student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school’s philosophy centers on the "Otter" community spirit, focusing on citizenship, collaboration, and individual responsibility. With its scenic location in the heart of Vermont, the school maintains a close-knit culture that leverages small-town values to provide a comprehensive and modern educational experience for its student body.
487
Total Students
49.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    425 (87.3%)
  • Two or More
    43 (8.8%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Otter Valley Unified Union School District #53
Phone: (802)247-6833
Website: http://ovus.rnesu.org/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 174
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 84
Grade 9 103
Grade 10 68
Grade 11 79
Grade 12 65
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Proctor Junior/Senior High School
Quarry Valley Unified Union School District #70
Charter School 116 Students
4 Park Street
Proctor, VT 05765 (7.8 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th