Serving 1,031 students in grades 9-12, Charlotte Amalie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,031 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VI
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charlotte Amalie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virgin Islands for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Charlotte Amalie High School's student population of 1,031 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,031 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charlotte Amalie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte Amalie High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 25 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
81%
78%
White
2%
1%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte Amalie High School's ranking?
Charlotte Amalie High School is ranked #22 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Charlotte Amalie High School often compared to?
Charlotte Amalie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ivanna Eudora Kean High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Charlotte Amalie High School?
1,031 students attend Charlotte Amalie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Charlotte Amalie High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlotte Amalie High School?
Charlotte Amalie High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charlotte Amalie High School offer ?
Charlotte Amalie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlotte Amalie High School part of?
Charlotte Amalie High School is part of Saint Thomas - Saint John School District.
In what neighborhood is Charlotte Amalie High School located?
Charlotte Amalie High School is located in the Estate Thomas neighborhood of St Thomas, VI.
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