Community Lab School

1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 192 students in grades 6-12, Community Lab School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Community Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Community Lab School's student population of 192 students has grown by 115% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Community Lab School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Lab School is 0.50, 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)
#359 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Community Lab School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
60-64%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Community Lab 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)
85-89%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Community Lab 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)
70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Community Lab 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
4%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Community Lab School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Community Lab School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Community Lab School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Community Lab School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥50%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Community Lab School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Community Lab 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
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Community Lab School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Lab School's ranking?
Community Lab School is ranked #359 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Community Lab School often compared to?
Community Lab Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leslie H. Walton Middle School, Lakeside Middle School, Monticello High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Lab School?
The graduation rate of Community Lab School is 50%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Community Lab School?
192 students attend Community Lab School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Community Lab School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Lab School?
Community Lab School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Community Lab School offer ?
Community Lab School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Lab School part of?
Community Lab School is part of Albemarle County School District.
In what neighborhood is Community Lab School located?
Community Lab School is located in the Rose Hill neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in Rose Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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