Serving 179 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 10:1 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 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Community Lab School's student population of 179 students has grown by 101% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85-89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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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?
179 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, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Lab School?
Community Lab School has a student ration of 10:1, 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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