CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL

Saint Thomas - Saint John School District
8 and 9 ESTATE THOMAS
Saint Thomas, VI 00802
1,031 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,031
Total Students
90.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    833 (80.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    165 (16.0 %)
  • White
    18 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Saint Thomas - Saint John School District
Phone: (340)774-0780
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,031
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 90.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 1
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,015
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 329
Grade 10 248
Grade 11 229
Grade 12 225
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
IVANNA EUDORA KEAN HIGH SCHOOL
Saint Thomas - Saint John School District
Charter School 702 Students
1 and 2 ESTate NAZARETH
Saint Thomas, VI 00802 (4.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th