Charlotte Amalie High School is a public high school housing a population of approximately 1100 students. It is located in what is colloquially called the "town area" of the island of St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. It is named after the official name for the "town area," Charlotte Amalie.
Serving 1,018 students in grades 9-12, Charlotte Amalie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virgin Islands for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 89%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virgin Islands state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Virgin Islands state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virgin Islands state average of 99% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,018 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VI
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charlotte Amalie High School's student population of 1,018 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,018 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Rankings
Charlotte Amalie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 25 schools in Virgin Islands (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte Amalie High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 25 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
81%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Chicken Hawk
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte Amalie High School's ranking?
Charlotte Amalie High School is ranked #22 out of 25 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virgin Islands.
What schools are Charlotte Amalie High School often compared to?
Charlotte Amalie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ivanna Eudora Kean High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 89% VI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% VI state average).
How many students attend Charlotte Amalie High School?
1,018 students attend Charlotte Amalie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Charlotte Amalie High School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlotte Amalie High School?
Charlotte Amalie High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Virgin Islands state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charlotte Amalie High School offer ?
Charlotte Amalie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Charlotte Amalie High School part of?
Charlotte Amalie High School is part of Saint Thomas - Saint John School District.
In what neighborhood is Charlotte Amalie High School located?
Charlotte Amalie High School is located in the Estate Thomas neighborhood of St Thomas, VI.
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