Community High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked VA School
School Type: 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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

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

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Community High School
9	19
10	18
11	15
12	14

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Year Founded

2002

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Student Body

Total Students

66 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & 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

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Average SAT score

1193

(Out of 1600)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & 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 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.

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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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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The average private school tuition in Virginia is $15,566 for elementary schools and $18,796 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).