Charlottesville High School

Charlottesville High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1400 Melbourne Rd,  Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville City Schools
3.6
2.8
1,405 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Thomas W. Taylor
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1280
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
93%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
C
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1280
Math
630
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
29
Reading
31
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
69.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
41.8%
Black
29%
Hispanic
14.2%
Two or more races
10.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#15 Most Diverse Public HS in Virginia
#37 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 317 Students
James Madison University 261 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 258 Students
Virginia Tech 157 Students
William & Mary 153 Students
Old Dominion University 136 Students
George Mason University 121 Students
University of Richmond 96 Students
Piedmont Virginia Community College 93 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 85 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 113 Students
Business 90 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Biology 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Political Science and Government 41 Students
Engineering 39 Students
Environmental Science 35 Students
Sociology 34 Students
History 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 210 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/25/2025
Overall the school is great. There are so many people and the school feels full. The diversity is there, everyone is connected and feels safe.
4.0 Alum
9/8/2022
I loved CHS! The Engineering and science labs were amazing. Sports are lacking. Fine arts is incredible!! Some teachers could be nicer.
4.0 Senior
2/28/2022
Charlottesville high school struggles with diversity. It boasts that there are dozens of languages spoken, but classes are full of students who look just like each other.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 11 Reviews
3.0 student
10/2/2025
Its only good if you are taking AP courses, thats where you can actually learn stuff
3.0 parent
6/11/2025
In my family’s experience, the administration has often seemed more focused on maintaining appearances than on supporting students in meaningful ways. My children did not always receive the fairness, attention, or consistency they needed to thrive. It’s difficult to say, but if there had been anothe...
2.0 student
10/5/2024
they have banned settings on the student chromebooks, (almost) every Chrome extension is blocked, many school/information websites are blocked, digital passes are overly complicated compared to paper (unnecessary digitilization of everything), lack of diverse support for students who have different...
1.0 parent
5/5/2022
Its like a prison, takes a toll on mental health.

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Charlottesville High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Charlottesville, VA and is served by the Charlottesville City Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,405 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 84% are proficient in reading. Charlottesville High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1280 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $628,243. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lugo-McGinness Academy, Jefferson School, Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center, and more. Learn more about what Charlottesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Charlottesville High School.

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