Charlotte Amalie High School

Charlotte Amalie High School (CAHS) is the oldest public secondary school in the United States Virgin Islands, established in 1920. Located at Sugar Estate Road in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, the school serves approximately 1,100 students in grades 9 through 12 under the Virgin Islands Department of Education. CAHS has produced generations of USVI leaders across government, business, medicine, law, and the arts. The school offers a comprehensive American standard curriculum including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, college preparatory programmes, vocational-technical training, and extracurricular activities spanning athletics, music, drama, and student government. As a large comprehensive high school, CAHS reflects the rich cultural diversity of St. Thomas, welcoming students from across the US Virgin Islands and the broader Caribbean community. The school participates in regional Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) programmes as well as the US College Board's SAT and AP examinations, ensuring students are prepared for both American university admissions and Caribbean higher education pathways. CAHS remains a cornerstone institution in the educational and social fabric of St. Thomas.