Serving 221 students in grades 7-12, Charles City County 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Charles City Co High covers the entire Charles City, VA school district, encompassing approximately 204.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 7.9 miles and the furthest edge located 13.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles City County High School's student population of 221 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Charles City County 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 Charles City County High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1321 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles City County High School's ranking?
Charles City County High School is ranked #1321 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Charles City County High School often compared to?
Charles City County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles City County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Charles City County High School?
The graduation rate of Charles City County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Charles City County High School?
221 students attend Charles City County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Charles City County High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charles City County High School?
Charles City County High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Charles City County High School offer ?
Charles City County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charles City County High School part of?
Charles City County High School is part of Charles City County School District.
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