Serving 247 students in grades 7-12, Charles City County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles City County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles City County High School's student population of 247 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles City County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles City County High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
52%
22%
White
30%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles City County High School's ranking?
Charles City County High School is ranked #1232 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Charles City County High School often compared to?
Charles City County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles City County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles City County High School?
The graduation rate of Charles City County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Charles City County High School?
247 students attend Charles City County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Charles City County High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles City County High School?
Charles City County High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles City County High School offer ?
Charles City County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles City County High School part of?
Charles City County High School is part of Charles City County School District.
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