CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Charlottesville High is a public high school that is part of the Charlottesville City Public Schools school district, located in Charlottesville, VA with about 1,172 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 101 teachers, Charlottesville High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Charlottesville High School (CHS) serves as the primary public secondary school for the city of Charlottesville, Virginia. Located on Melbourne Road, the school operates under the Charlottesville City Public Schools district and provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12. As a central pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a diverse curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Charlottesville High School is known for its wide range of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, fine and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to foster a supportive environment that reflects the intellectual and cultural vibrancy of the Charlottesville area. Through its programming, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed as global citizens and lifelong learners.

For more information, contact Charlottesville High at (434) 245-2410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901-3148
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CHARLOTTESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Charlottesville, VA with about 1,172 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,172
Teachers:
101.22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,172 students

White
45.6%
Black or African American
31.6%
Hispanic/Latino
11.2%
Asian
6.7%
Two or more races
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.