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
1290
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
89%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
93%

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
3.51
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
89%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1290
Math
640
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
300:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
White
42%
Black
25.8%
Hispanic
14.3%
Two or more races
10.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
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 337 Students
James Madison University 282 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 259 Students
Virginia Tech 176 Students
William & Mary 160 Students
Old Dominion University 132 Students
George Mason University 118 Students
Piedmont Virginia Community College 94 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 90 Students
University of Richmond 89 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 124 Students
Business 95 Students
Nursing 69 Students
Biology 55 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 48 Students
Engineering 44 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Environmental Science 33 Students
Sociology 32 Students
History 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 200 Reviews
4.0 Senior
12/15/2025
The best part of Charlottesville High School is the inclusivity. There are a lot of types of people and no one is alone or isolated.
4.0 Junior
7/3/2025
Overall Chs is a very solid high school, with many available AP and DE courses, numerous great teachers, multiple great sports and club programs , and a great music and arts system.
4.0 Senior
3/10/2025
Overall Charlottesville high school is a good place to explore all career options because of how many classes are offered.
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 89% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Charlottesville High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1290 and an ACT score of 29. The average home value in this area is $655,187. 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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