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CHS football celebrates a win

Photo by Emmet Leclere, CHS, Grade 10

Teacher leading a lesson in class
CHS students graduating at JPJ Arena

Photo by Rachel Wilson, Photography Teacher

Student playing trumpet in the marching band

Photo by Rachel Wilson, Photography Teacher

A student in a wheelchair with a teacher outside in the garden
CHS football player on the field

Photo by Rachel Wilson, Photography Teacher

Orchestra students in class
Student fans cheering on football

Photo by Rachel Wilson, Photography Teacher

CHS students eating lunch in the outdoor courtyard

 

Proud of Our School Culture at Charlottesville High School

ACADEMICS

At CHS, students engage in a rigorous academic curriculum that incorporates Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and Career and Technical Education, fostering critical thinking and preparation for their future.

ARTS

CHS offers a vibrant visual and performing arts program, providing students with numerous opportunities to explore and develop their creative talents through a wide array of classes, extracurricular activities, exhibitions, and performances.

 

ATHLETICS

CHS’s athletics program encourages students to develop their physical skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. With dedicated coaches, the program fosters a love of sports and a commitment to healthy living.

 
 

 

Charlottesville City Schools is an interconnected, equity-focused school community committed to providing the skills and knowledge needed for lifelong learning, engaged citizenship, and personal fulfillment

Meet the Principal

Dr. Justin Malone is a respected educator who has served Charlottesville City Schools since 2013. He came to Charlottesville High School as principal in 2024 after serving for seven years as the principal of Jackson-Via Elementary. Prior to that, he was an assistant principal at CHS from 2013-2017. Dr. Malone began his career in education in Greene County Public Schools, where he served as a special education teacher, a special education coordinator, and an elementary and middle school assistant principal. He received his B.S. and M.S. at Old Dominion University before earning his Ed.D. at the University of Virginia. He has also served as a doctoral advisor and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University. 

Dr. Justin Malone