Chancellor High School is a public high school accredited by the Southern Association of Secondary Schools. It is located in Salem District in the northwestern portion of Spotsylvania County, VA, United States.
Serving 1,321 students in grades 9-12, Chancellor High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chancellor High serves the northeast part of Fredericksburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chancellor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chancellor High School's student population of 1,321 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,321 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Rankings
Chancellor High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chancellor High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#970 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Grey, Burgundy
School Mascot
Chargers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chancellor High School's ranking?
Chancellor High School is ranked #970 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Chancellor High School often compared to?
Chancellor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Courtland High School, Riverbend High School, Massaponax High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chancellor High School?
The graduation rate of Chancellor High School is 83%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Chancellor High School?
1,321 students attend Chancellor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Chancellor High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chancellor High School?
Chancellor High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chancellor High School offer ?
Chancellor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chancellor High School part of?
Chancellor High School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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