Charterhouse School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 1-12
Enrollment: 71 students
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 1-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Charterhouse School
6	4
7	5
8	5
9	18
10	14
11	14
12	11

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism and Other Neurological Differences, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Other Health Impairments

Year Founded

1978

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

71 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

46%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

8 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Associate

Kay Currie

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Cheerleading/Pep SquadHorticulture

School Notes

At Charterhouse School it matters to us that our students acquire skills and opportunities to become self-sufficient and live a good life.
Our approach focuses on a student`s individual academic, behavioral, social and emotional needs while addressing the four developmental needs of the Circle of Courage-belonging, independence, mastery and generosity.

School Motto: We do whatever it takes to help children and teens successfully overcome the toughest odds and create bright futures for them.

Our elementary, middle and high school students benefit from a proven curriculum of academic and social skills instruction. As a result, our fully accredited school has a proud history of helping students reach graduation or their goals of returning to public school.
Charterhouse School`s curriculum aligns with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL).Every student receives an individualized academic plan of core competencies and goals developed by our teachers, in collaboration with the student, parent, and local education agency (LEA).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Charterhouse School offer?

Charterhouse School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Charterhouse School?

The application deadline for Charterhouse School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Charterhouse School located?

Charterhouse School is located in the The West End neighborhood of Richmond, VA.

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