CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL
CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Saint Thomas - Saint John School District school district, located in Saint Thomas, VI with about 1,003 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 104 teachers, CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL (CAHS), located in Estate Thomas on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is one of the territory’s oldest and most prominent public secondary institutions. Serving as a central hub for academic and extracurricular life on the island, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum for students in grades 9 through 12. Its campus is a significant landmark in the Charlotte Amalie area, representing a long-standing commitment to public education within the Virgin Islands Department of Education.
Beyond its traditional academic offerings, CAHS is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and deep community involvement. The school maintains a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student organizations that play a vital role in the cultural life of St. Thomas. As a foundational institution for the island's youth, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary education and workforce development, striving to foster resilience and academic growth within the unique context of the Caribbean educational landscape.
For more information, contact CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL at (340) 774-0780 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0780
CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Saint Thomas, VI with about 1,003 enrolled students. See other public high schools in the Virgin Islands
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Total Students:
- 1,003
- Teachers:
- 104
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 1
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,003 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 82.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.4%
- White
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
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.