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Community High School

302 Campbell Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013

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Community High School Photo #1 - Community High School was founded in 2002 with a commitment to seminar-style (discussion-based) classes and progressive education. Our rigorous and diverse curriculum taught by a highly qualified faculty of scholars and artists prepares students to succeed at the college level.

Community High School Photo #2 - Our open green space next to the school building is available for student use throughout the day. Students use this space to eat lunch, play frisbee and soccer, and sit or study in the sunshine when the weather is nice. We also have a basketball court, and a small patio area with a picnic table.

Community High School Photo #3 - Community High School is a small, independent, college preparatory high school grounded in the liberal arts with a commitment to seminar-based classes. We were founded in 2002 by a group of parents who were looking for a more innovative and responsive high school environment for their own children.

Community High School Photo #4 - In 2011, Community High moved to a beautiful permanent home in a restored historic warehouse in downtown Roanoke. The building boasts original wide plank flooring, exposed brick walls, and heart pine timbers, along with a flexible 150-seat theater, band rehearsal facilities, painting and film-editing studios, and a fully equipped science laboratory.

Community High School Photo #5 - Students who thrive at Community High School value trust, humor, empathy, curiosity, and respect for the free exchange of ideas. They tend to find joy in academic pursuits and form strong bonds with their CHS peers and teachers. The community is small with 65 total students and about 15 faculty members, which allows for small class sizes and individualized attention.

Community High School is a small, secular independent college preparatory high school grounded in the liberal arts, founded with a commitment to seminar based classes, and located in Roanoke's city center.

Our mission is to foster creative and independent problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and abilities into scientifically and culturally literate, globally conscious, locally engaged citizens.

Since the 2022-23 school year, Community High School has been tuition-free for families making under $60,000 a year. This is a permanent move that is funded by donations.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 66 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 27 / Apr. 3
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Community High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Year Founded

2002

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

87%

Average Class Size

8 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average SAT score

1193

(Out of 1600)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 27 / Apr. 3

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,500

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Tuition Notes

Since the 2022-23 school year, Community High School has been tuition-free for families making under $60,000 a year.

% on Financial Aid

70%

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Baking Clubhttps://communityhigh.net/campus-life/student-clubs/

RPG ClubYearbook Club

Zine Club

School Notes

Community High School is a small, secular, independent school located in downtown Roanoke. Our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking in preparation for a rigorous liberal arts education. Classes operate in a college-seminar based format and are taught by a highly andwidely qualified faculty committed to the progressive tradition. The downtown campus allows our students direct access to many of Roanoke`s cultural institutions. Our students come from backgrounds diverse by faith, ethnicity, interest and economic position-we have never lost a student to financial need-and are committed to becoming responsible, culturally literate, globally conscious, and locally engaged citizens.
Our Missionis to develop creative and independent problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and abilities who will be scientifically and culturally literate, globally conscious, locally engaged citizens.
Since the 2022-23 school year, Community High School has been tuition-free for families making under $60,000 a year. This is a permanent move that is funded by donations.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Community High School cost?

Community High School's tuition is approximately $6,500 for private students.

What is Community High School's ranking?

Community High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Community High School?

The application deadline for Community High School is Feb. 27 / Apr. 3.

In what neighborhood is Community High School located?

Community High School is located in the Downtown Roanoke neighborhood of Roanoke, VA. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown Roanoke.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked VA School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 66 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,500
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 27 / Apr. 3
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,556 for elementary schools and $18,779 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).