The average public high school in Virgin Islands has approximately 846 students (2026-27).
The public high schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public high school in Virgin Islands (by enrollment) is Charlotte Amalie High School, with 1,018 students.
# Students Range: 697
1,018
Avg. # Students: 846
Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Public School
Showing 2014–2023. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
| Year | Virgin Islands (VI) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 484 | 461 |
| 2022 | 487 | 462 |
| 2021 | 500 | 466 |
| 2020 | 496 | 478 |
| 2019 | 429 | 478 |
| 2018 | 403 | 482 |
| 2017 | 489 | 482 |
| 2016 | 511 | 484 |
| 2015 | 491 | 487 |
| 2014 | 498 | 521 |
| 2013 | 506 | 519 |
| 2012 | 524 | 517 |
| 2011 | 500 | 514 |
| 2010 | 497 | 513 |
| 2009 | 493 | 514 |
| 2008 | 482 | 513 |
| 1998 | 632 | 528 |
| 1997 | 654 | 529 |
| 1996 | 673 | 527 |
| 1995 | 713 | 523 |
| 1994 | 711 | 520 |
| 1993 | 694 | 516 |
| 1992 | 677 | 509 |
| 1991 | 654 | 500 |
| 1990 | 641 | 496 |
| 1989 | 706 | 496 |
| 1988 | 727 | 493 |
| 1987 | 730 | 495 |
Largest Virgin Islands Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Amalie High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 1,018
Grades: 9-12
8 And 9 Estate Thomas
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0780
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 774-0780
Rank: #22.
St. Croix Educational Complex High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 932
Grades: 9-12
Rr2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2036
Rank: #33.
Ivanna Eudora Kean High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 737
Grades: 9-12
1 And 2 Estate Nazareth
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-6380
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-6380
Rank: #44.
St. Croix Central High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 697
Grades: 9-12
Rsd 2 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0123
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-0123
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virgin Islands average public high schools student size?
The Virgin Islands average public high schools student size is 846 for 2026-27.
What are the public high schools with the largest student size in Virgin Islands?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Virgin Islands include Charlotte Amalie High School, St. Croix Educational Complex High School and Ivanna Eudora Kean High School.
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