- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville High
Federal NCES profile for Charlottesville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510078000273
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlottesville High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charlottesville High has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlottesville High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Charlottesville City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510078000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Charlottesville High held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 118.5 → 109.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 510078000273 · Charlottesville, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,438 enr · 12.2:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Walker Upper Elementary (570 students)
Charlottesville High held near 1,405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 118.5 → 109.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Charlottesville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charlottesville High
1,438 students
- Walker Upper E 570
Walker Upper Elementary
570 students
- Buford Middle 563
Buford Middle
563 students
- Jackson-Via El 370
Jackson-Via Elementary
370 students
- Johnson Elemen 327
Johnson Elementary
327 students
- Venable Elemen 320
Venable Elementary
320 students
What this shows Charlottesville High reports 1,438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlottesville High compares
Charlottesville High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 25% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,438 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,438
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.0%
African American 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Charlottesville High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charlottesville City Public Schools reports $19,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlottesville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buford Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson-Via Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Venable Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlottesville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Charlottesville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlottesville High
How many students attend Charlottesville High?
Charlottesville High has 1,438 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlottesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,359 (2022-23) → 1,405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlottesville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlottesville High is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charlottesville High?
71.9% of students at Charlottesville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlottesville High?
The largest demographic group at Charlottesville High is White at 42.0% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlottesville High?
Charlottesville High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charlottesville High rank among high schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlottesville High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Charlottesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Charlottesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Charlottesville City Public Schools?
Besides Charlottesville High, Charlottesville City Public Schools also operates Walker Upper Elementary (570 students), Buford Middle (563 students), and Jackson-Via Elementary (370 students). See the Charlottesville City Public Schools district page for the complete list.