Charlottesville High School

1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,405 students in grades 9-12, Charlottesville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Charlottesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Charlottesville High School's student population of 1,405 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,405 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
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School Rankings

Charlottesville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlottesville High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#581 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Charlottesville High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
53%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charlottesville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
84%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Charlottesville High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Charlottesville High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
6%
8%
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Hispanic
14%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Charlottesville High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
27%
22%
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White
41%
44%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Charlottesville High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Charlottesville High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of Charlottesville High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
86%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Charlottesville High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Charlottesville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charlottesville High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charlottesville High School's ranking?
Charlottesville High School is ranked #581 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Charlottesville High School often compared to?
Charlottesville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albemarle High School, Western Albemarle High School, Monticello High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charlottesville High School?
The graduation rate of Charlottesville High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Charlottesville High School?
1,405 students attend Charlottesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Charlottesville High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charlottesville High School?
Charlottesville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charlottesville High School offer ?
Charlottesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charlottesville High School part of?
Charlottesville High School is part of Charlottesville City School District.
In what neighborhood is Charlottesville High School located?
Charlottesville High School is located in the Greenbrier neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Greenbrier.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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