Charlottesville High School vs. Western Albemarle High School
Should I attend Charlottesville High School or Western Albemarle High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Charlottesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Western Albemarle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,212 students in grades 9-12, Charlottesville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Serving 1,152 students in grades 9-12, Western Albemarle High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,212 students
1,152 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#158 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
92%
Graduation Rate
90%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
361
305
Grade 10 Students
296
266
Grade 11 Students
286
287
Grade 12 Students
269
294
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
28%
2%
% White
45%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%