Charlottesville High School vs. Western Albemarle High School
Should you attend Charlottesville High School or Western Albemarle High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Western Albemarle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,438 students in grades 9-12, Charlottesville High School ranks in the top 30% 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 70-79% (which is higher 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,273 students in grades 9-12, Western Albemarle High School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,438 students
1,273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
115 teachers
80 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#414 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#410 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
60-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
92%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
87%
Graduation Rate
86%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
394
351
Grade 10 Students
375
301
Grade 11 Students
358
316
Grade 12 Students
311
305
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
7%
% Black
26%
1%
% White
42%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%