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Canaan Schools

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Canaan Schools ranks 13 th of 42 Vermont alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

13^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 42 Vermont Alternative Schools

Better than 69% of Vermont alternative schools

Summary

Canaan Schools is an alternative public school in Canaan, Vermont, serving 184 students in grades PK-12. This unique school has a focus on providing an alternative educational approach for its students, who come from a community with higher socioeconomic needs compared to the state average.

Canaan Schools has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from 65% to 82% in recent years, which is lower than the state average. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.5% in 2019-2020 to 34.8% in 2021-2022, a concerning trend that the school should address. Academically, Canaan Schools shows a mixed picture, outperforming the state average in some areas but underperforming in others, suggesting a need to strengthen its curriculum and instructional practices.

Despite these challenges, Canaan Schools' small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 6.5 to 7 students per teacher, may be a strength, allowing for more individualized attention and support for its students. As an alternative school serving a population with higher socioeconomic needs, Canaan Schools presents a unique profile within the Canaan School District, and the school should carefully analyze its performance data to develop targeted strategies for enhancing student outcomes and supporting the success of its alternative education model.

184

Students ?

7.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,959

Per pupil spending ?

48.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903-4401

(802) 266-8910

District: Canaan School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

African American:

2.7%

Hispanic:

2.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 66th percentile in 2016 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Vermont median (69th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Vermont average (65% vs 82%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

13^th of 42

Vermont public high schools ?

Top 31%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2024	46.4	69 of 133	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.4	92 of 169	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	63.5	57 of 169	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.0	77 of 176	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.1	44 of 167	73.7%	★★★★☆
2013	54.9	87 of 187	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	46.7	102 of 187	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	25.1	160 of 189	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.0	142 of 189	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	34.2	146 of 189	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	22.5	172 of 193	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	30.4	149 of 189	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	37.1	128 of 184	30.4%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2024	51.6	36 of 85	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.3	57 of 104	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	60.5	37 of 105	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.2	55 of 106	48.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.3	34 of 91	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	33.0	80 of 107	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.3	79 of 111	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	36.2	73 of 106	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.5	45 of 104	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	46.5	53 of 102	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.1	53 of 99	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.4	40 of 98	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	36.0	69 of 105	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2018	87.5	4 of 71	94.4%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	65.5	13 of 42	69.0%	★★★★☆
2024	61.1	16 of 47	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.2	36 of 55	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.6	33 of 58	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	74.4	12 of 60	80.0%	★★★★☆
2014	10.7	49 of 52	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	16.7	53 of 60	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	73.7	12 of 59	79.7%	★★★★☆
2011	52.0	28 of 60	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.2	15 of 60	75.0%	★★★★☆
2009	75.7	11 of 59	81.4%	★★★★☆
2008	63.4	18 of 60	70.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Vermont percentile	Rating
2025	56.8	18 of 44	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.7	19 of 47	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.1	17 of 49	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.7	16 of 49	67.3%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Middle school

White (2018)94th percentile

High school

White (2025)59th percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Vermont (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts48%

Mathematics26%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				VTCAP English Language Arts (2025)		VTCAP Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	VTCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	VTCAP English Language Arts 9th Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	VTCAP Mathematics 9th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Canaan Schools	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	99 School Street	Canaan	05903	Essex County	Canaan School District	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(802) 266-8910	184	26	7.0	48.4%	171 (92.9%)	5 (2.7%)	5 (2.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)	42.9	52.9	11.8	41.2	$14,959	$00	$14,959

Frequently Asked Questions about Canaan Schools

What district is Canaan Schools in?

Canaan School District

How many students attend Canaan Schools?

In the 2024-25 school year, 184 students attended Canaan Schools.

What is the racial makeup of Canaan Schools?

Students at Canaan Schools are 93% White, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Canaan Schools a good school?

Canaan Schools ranks 13^th of 42 Vermont alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Vermont Agency of Education.

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