Colonial Heights High School

3600 Conduit Rd
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 876 students in grades 9-12, Colonial Heights High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Colonial Heights High School's student population of 876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
876 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
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School Rankings

Colonial Heights High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Heights High School is 0.64, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#274 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Colonial Heights High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
80-84%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colonial Heights 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)
75-79%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colonial Heights 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)
80-89%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
19%
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Black
22%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Colonial Heights High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
54%
45%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colonial Heights 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)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colonial Heights 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 Colonial Heights High School's ranking?
Colonial Heights High School is ranked #274 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Colonial Heights High School often compared to?
Colonial Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Petersburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colonial Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Colonial Heights High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Colonial Heights High School?
876 students attend Colonial Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Colonial Heights High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Heights High School?
Colonial Heights High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonial Heights High School offer ?
Colonial Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonial Heights High School part of?
Colonial Heights High School is part of Colonial Heights City School District.

School Reviews

5   6/23/2017
Colonial Heights High School provides an excellent amount of extracurricular activities, as well as a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Student-teacher relationships are pleasant, and there is no shortage of support. Student counselors work hard and are constantly pushing students forward. This school offers several honor societies (NAHS, NSHS, NMHS, NHS, N(Spanish)HS), AP Classes (Psychology, Calculus, English, Biology, Chemistry, Art History and others), as well as opportunities for online and dual enrollment classes. There are active field hockey, football, soccer, golf, basketball, and baseball teams, as well as a competition quizbowl team. There is also an amazing amount of vocational and tech classes. As a student, I would say this school is excellent.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Aly

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 876 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 86% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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