Charlottesville High

1400 Melbourne Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901

chs.charlottesvilleschools.org/

1,438 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charlottesville High School (CHS) serves as the primary public secondary school for the city of Charlottesville, Virginia. Located on Melbourne Road, the school operates under the Charlottesville City Public Schools district and provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12. As a central pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes a diverse curriculum that aims to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Charlottesville High School is known for its wide range of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, fine and performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to foster a supportive environment that reflects the intellectual and cultural vibrancy of the Charlottesville area. Through its programming, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed as global citizens and lifelong learners.

1,438

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlottesville High
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	206
Black	371
Asian	98
Two or More	157
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
604 (42.0%)
Black
371 (25.8%)
Hispanic
206 (14.3%)
Two or More
157 (10.9%)
Asian
98 (6.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Charlottesville City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)245-2410
Website:	http://chs.charlottesvilleschools.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	949
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 394

Grade 10 375

Grade 11 358

Grade 12 311