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Fast Facts

  • City population: 45,672 (est. as of July 1, 2021, U.S. Census Bureau)
  • Student enrollment (K-12): 4,391 (Oct. 2022)
  • Out of division/ tuition students: 255

School Facilities

  • 6 elementary schools (preschool – grade 4)
  • 1 upper elementary school ( grades 5 – 6)
  • 1 middle school (grades 7 – 8)
  • 1 high school (grades 9 – 12)
  • 2 alternative academies (1 grade 7-8; 1 grade 9-12)

Average student/teacher ratio

  • Preschool: 16:1
  • K–grade 4: 19 to 24:1
  • Grades 5–6: 19.5:1
  • Grades 7–8: 19.5:1
  • Grades 9–12: 20.5:1

Student Body Makeup

  • 40.0% White
  • 28.0% Black
  • 13.1% Hispanic/Latino
  • 5.3% Asian
  • 13.6% Multiple races

Percentage of CHS students taking at least one AP exam: 28%
Special education students: 14%
ESL students: 14%
Economically disadvantaged: 53.6%

Languages spoken: 39. Top 5: Spanish, Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili.

Staff

  • Teachers: 478
  • Other staff: 331

71% of teaching staff holds advanced degrees
Average years of experience: 12.5

Operating Budget

$106.9 million (FY 2023)

Per pupil expense

  • FY 2021 actual (includes capital expenses) $19,682

Academic Stats

Rank among Virginia school divisions: #15 with a rating of A- (Niche)

  • On-time graduation rate for all students: 93%
  • Black students’ graduation rate: 90%

CHS continues to surpass national SAT scores. According to 2021 College Board data, in reading/writing, CHS students’ average score was 566 compared to a national average of 533. In math, CHS students’ average score was 551 compared to a national average of 528.

CHS offers 28 college-level courses (Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment).

  • In Spring 2022, 75% of the AP exams taken by CHS students earned scores of 3 or higher, with about 28% of CHS students taking at least one AP exam.

Other Programs

  • We offer preschool programs for eligible  3- and 4-year-olds to get all our students off to the right start in school.
  • All elementary students in grades K-4 take art, music, PE, iSTEM, and classroom-based gifted activities (grades 1-4).
  • Our schools take advantage of the rich cultural resources in Charlottesville, including the University of Virginia, Monticello, the Paramount Theatre, the Charlottesville Ballet, and much more.
  • Through partnerships with Cultivate Charlottesville, Wildrock, and others, we encourage outdoor play and learning.
  • Students can choose to earn a college associate’s degree while at Charlottesville High School — and other AP and dual enrollment opportunities abound.
  • Developed in collaboration with UVA and the Smithsonian Institution, a ground-breaking engineering curriculum has been developed at Buford Middle School and other area schools.
  • The Charlottesville High School Sigma Lab encourages coding and engineering across the curriculum.
  • Walker, Buford, and CHS have more than 90 clubs and activities.