Chancellor High School is a public high school accredited by the Southern Association of Secondary Schools. It is located in Salem District in the northwestern portion of Spotsylvania County, VA, United States.
Serving 1,374 students in grades 9-12, Chancellor High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chancellor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Chancellor High School's student population of 1,374 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Grey, Burgundy
School Rankings
Chancellor High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chancellor High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
36%
19%
Black
23%
22%
White
31%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chargers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chancellor High School's ranking?
Chancellor High School is ranked #675 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Chancellor High School often compared to?
Chancellor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Courtland High School, Riverbend High School, Massaponax High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chancellor High School?
The graduation rate of Chancellor High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Chancellor High School?
1,374 students attend Chancellor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Chancellor High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chancellor High School?
Chancellor High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chancellor High School offer ?
Chancellor High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chancellor High School part of?
Chancellor High School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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