Chilhowie High

Public 9-12

 1160 East Lee Hwy
       Chilhowie, VA  24319


(276) 646-8966

District: Smyth County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,470 Help


Feeder schools for Chilhowie High:

Elementary:    Chilhowie Elementary
Middle:    Chilhowie Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  393

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Compare Details Chilhowie High ranks better than 82.5% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Smyth County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Smyth County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chilhowie High is 12.9, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Smyth County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chilhowie High is $7,470, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Smyth County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chilhowie High:

SchoolDigger ranks Chilhowie High 57th of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Chilhowie High in the ranking list.)

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Smyth County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Smyth County Public Schools 31st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chilhowie High

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Rank History for all students at Chilhowie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.20 103rd 308 66.6%
2006 61.01 73rd 314 76.8%
2007 55.55 117th 313 62.6%
2008 53.65 134th 316 57.6%
2009 62.68 79th 313 74.8%
2010 53.85 137th 317 56.8%
2011 62.04 90th 320 71.9%
2012 56.79 108th 321 66.4%
2013 58.44 96th 321 70.1%
2014 48.20 161st 322 50.0%
2015 52.44 132nd 322 59.0%
2016 58.79 97th 321 69.8%
2017 51.51 146th 324 54.9%
2018 54.84 122nd 326 62.6%
2019 56.14 115th 327 64.8%
2021 45.52 163rd 327 50.2%
2022 52.84 133rd 325 59.1%
2023 74.14 57th 326 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Chilhowie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.50 99th 320 69.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Chilhowie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.99 17th 321 94.7%
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Rank History for White students at Chilhowie High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.45 126th 315 60.0%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Chilhowie High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 566 566
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 542 542
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 622 622
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 627 627
1993 575 16 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 562 19 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1995 541 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 541 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 397 11 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1998 396 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1999 418 10 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 430 11 0 2 1 n/a n/a -4 440
2001 423 10 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2002 399 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 399 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 377 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2005 389 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 397
2006 396 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2007 400 8 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2008 405 9 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2009 418 10 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2010 431 9 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2011 435 7 1 6 0 0 0 0 449
2012 430 5 2 11 0 0 1 0 449
2013 435 6 1 16 1 0 0 0 459
2014 431 5 2 17 0 0 0 0 455
2015 411 6 3 17 0 0 0 0 437
2016 402 5 2 18 0 0 0 0 427
2017 397 2 1 15 1 0 0 0 416
2018 375 3 1 22 1 0 0 0 402
2019 390 3 1 19 1 0 0 0 414
2020 378 4 2 14 0 0 2 0 400
2021 378 4 2 19 0 0 3 0 406
2022 394 1 2 20 1 0 3 0 421
2023 371 3 2 12 1 0 4 0 393

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chilhowie High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 566 29.2 19.3 n/a
1990 542 31.0 17.4 n/a
1991 622 36.3 17.1 n/a
1992 627 37.0 16.9 n/a
1993 595 39.9 14.9 n/a
1994 583 47.4 n/a 15.1
1995 557 n/a 0.0 14.7
1996 557 n/a 0.0 14.7
1997 411 n/a 0.0 28.5
1998 405 n/a 0.0 16.8
1999 431 27.4 15.7 24.8
2000 440 n/a 0.0 22.1
2001 436 34.0 12.8 24.1
2002 406 40.0 10.2 22.9
2003 406 40.0 10.2 22.9
2004 384 32.0 12.0 22.7
2005 397 31.0 12.8 25.8
2006 410 33.0 12.4 31.7
2007 415 26.2 15.8 38.6
2008 420 21.7 19.4 38.1
2009 435 20.3 21.4 43.9
2010 446 20.5 21.6 41.7
2011 449 20.1 22.3 40.1
2012 449 33.4 13.4 42.5
2013 459 31.5 14.5 41.6
2014 455 31.7 14.3 40.2
2015 437 32.0 13.6 40.3
2016 427 32.0 13.3 39.6
2017 416 31.5 13.1 39.2
2018 402 30.1 13.3 60.9
2019 414 29.4 14.0 47.6
2020 400 29.1 13.7 76.5
2021 406 27.5 14.7 n/a
2022 421 33.8 12.4 72.7
2023 393 30.2 12.9 64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chilhowie High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 566 29.2 19.3 n/a
1990 542 31.0 17.4 n/a
1991 622 36.3 17.1 n/a
1992 627 37.0 16.9 n/a
1993 595 39.9 14.9 n/a
1994 583 47.4 n/a 15.1
1995 557 n/a 0.0 14.7
1996 557 n/a 0.0 14.7
1997 411 n/a 0.0 28.5
1998 405 n/a 0.0 16.8
1999 431 27.4 15.7 24.8
2000 440 n/a 0.0 22.1
2001 436 34.0 12.8 24.1
2002 406 40.0 10.2 22.9
2003 406 40.0 10.2 22.9
2004 384 32.0 12.0 22.7
2005 397 31.0 12.8 25.8
2006 410 33.0 12.4 31.7
2007 415 26.2 15.8 38.6
2008 420 21.7 19.4 38.1
2009 435 20.3 21.4 43.9
2010 446 20.5 21.6 41.7
2011 449 20.1 22.3 40.1
2012 449 33.4 13.4 42.5
2013 459 31.5 14.5 41.6
2014 455 31.7 14.3 40.2
2015 437 32.0 13.6 40.3
2016 427 32.0 13.3 39.6
2017 416 31.5 13.1 39.2
2018 402 30.1 13.3 60.9
2019 414 29.4 14.0 47.6
2020 400 29.1 13.7 76.5
2021 406 27.5 14.7 n/a
2022 421 33.8 12.4 72.7
2023 393 30.2 12.9 64.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chilhowie High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $307 (4.6%) $6,349 (95.4%) $6,657
2020 $419 (5.9%) $6,647 (94.1%) $7,065
2021 $671 (9.0%) $6,799 (91.0%) $7,470

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chilhowie High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 327 High schoolsRanks 57th of 326 High schools
 17.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Chilhowie High)9085
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Smyth County Public Schools)8588
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Chilhowie High)7966
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Smyth County Public Schools)8581
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Chilhowie High)9175
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Smyth County Public Schools)8461
 23%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Chilhowie High)8886
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Smyth County Public Schools)8384
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course World History I (Chilhowie High)7153
 18%
   End of Course World History I (Smyth County Public Schools)5843
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Chilhowie High)8380
 3%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414393
 5.1%
African American33
American Indian11
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1912
 36.8%
Pacific Islander00
White390371
 4.9%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%64.1%
 16.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chilhowie High

Chilhowie High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chilhowie Elementary
Middle : Chilhowie Middle

Students at Chilhowie High are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 393 students attended Chilhowie High.

Chilhowie High ranks 57th of 326 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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