For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,383 students in Charlottesville City, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in Charlottesville City, VA are Community Lab School and Monticello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlottesville City, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Charlottesville City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Charlottesville City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monticello High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Charlottesville City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Monticello High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Independence Way
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 244-3100
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 244-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,204 students
Charlottesville City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep. (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Charlottesville City, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Charlottesville City, VA include Community Lab School and Monticello High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charlottesville City?
2 public high schools are located in Charlottesville City.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville City?
Charlottesville City public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Charlottesville City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Charlottesville City include: Community Lab School vs. Monticello High School
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