Chantilly High School

Chantilly High School is a public high school in the Chantilly CDP in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, United States.[1] It is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system.[2]

Chantilly High School
Address
4201 Stringfellow Road

Chantilly
,
Virginia
20151

United States
Coordinates38°52′50″N 77°24′23″W
Information
School typePublic, high school
Founded1973 (1973)
School districtFairfax County Public Schools
SuperintendentSteven Lockard
PrincipalScott Poole
Teaching staff182.75 (Full-time equivalent) (2019–20)[1]
Grades9–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment2,936 (2019–20)[1]
Student to teacher ratio16.07:1 (2019–20)[1]
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Purple and white    
AthleticsChargers
Athletics conferenceConcorde District
Northern Region
MascotCharlie Charger
RivalCentreville High School
Westfield High School
Oakton High School
Madison High School
NewspaperThe Purple Tide
YearbookThe Odyssey
Feeder schoolsFranklin, Carson, and Rocky Run Middle Schools
Websitechantillyhs.fcps.edu

History

Chantilly was originally built in 1972 with open classrooms; these were not fully removed until the 1990s.[3] Classes commenced in 1973.[4]

Academics

Chantilly has a 98% graduation rate[5] and placed in the top 5% of 1,800 Virginia schools for test scores in 2018—2019.[6] During the 2019—2020 academic year, 76% of students passed their AP exams with a score of 3 or higher.[4]

The campus is home to Chantilly Governor's STEM Academy,[7] which provides vocational training for students in the school district interested in culinary arts, information technology, criminal justice, pharmaceuticals, carpentry, engineering, nursing, firefighting, dentistry, and cosmetology.[8] There are also programs for students interested in the United States Air Force or becoming a mechanic.[8] The Academy also participates in the FIRST Robotics Competition.[9]

Student life

During the 2018—2019 academic year, 39% of the school was white, 36% were Asian, 13% were Hispanic, 7% were Black, and 5% were of mixed race.[5]

Extra-curriculars

Among the 90+ clubs and activities offered at Chantilly are the AFROTC, Black Student Association, HOSA, hip hop (K-pop) dance club, Muslim Student Association, neurology club, Science Olympiad, and Woman in Science club.[4][10]

Athletics

Chantilly offers the following varsity sports: cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, swim and dive, track and field, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, dance, and Sports Medicine.[11] Non-varsity athletics groups include Athletic Training Student Aids, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Ice Hockey Interest Club, Nemaste Yoga Club, Relay for Life, and Ultimate Frisbee Interest.[10]

Arts

The Theatre Department was founded in 1974 and its inaugural season included productions of Daisy I Love You So and Story Theatre.[12] Music co-curriculars include band, color guard, drum line, choir, orchestra and strings ensemble, and Tri-M Music Honor Society and dance clubs include hip hop dance, Stomp and Shake club, and Bhangra.[10][13]

Misconduct

Faculty

In March 2006, special education teacher Thomas Newlun, 53, allegedly gave a small amount of marijuana to a 17-year-old student in the hallway between classes.[14] Newlun was charged with distribution of marijuana to a minor, drug distribution on school property and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.[15]

On 11 January 2008, Spanish teacher and track coach Matthew McGuire was arrested on charges of using his computer to solicit sex with a minor.[16] Arlington County police arrested McGuire at his Alexandria home after investigating his online activities for several months. According to Alexandria court records, a detective posing as a 13-year-old girl named Jessica had several conversations with McGuire between March and December 2007.[17]

Students

In 2014, eight Chantilly students were photographed wearing shirts that spelled out a racial slur.[18]

Notable alumni

References
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  2. "Chantilly High Student Designs Device to Help Elementary Student Play Viola". February 26, 2020.
  3. Aronhime, Caroline (November 14, 2019). "How Chantilly has evolved through the years". The Purple Tide. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  4. "College Profile". Chantilly High School. n.d. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
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  7. "VDOE :: Governor's STEM Academy at Chantilly High School". www.doe.virginia.gov. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  8. "Academics". Chantilly Academy. n.d. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  9. "Chantilly Robotics 612". STEM Academy at Chantilly High School. n.d. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
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  13. Tangutur, Shreeja (April 29, 2021). "International Dance Day: Dance clubs reflect on various styles". The Purple Tide. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  14. "Chantilly teacher is arrested". The Connection Newspaper. February 23, 2006. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  15. Glod, Maria (March 21, 2006). "Teacher Gave Drug To Teen, Police Say" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  16. Fabel, Leah (January 28, 2010). "Sex scandals a 'tricky topic' for area schools". Washington Examiner. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  17. Vargas, Theresa (January 11, 2008). "N.Va. Teacher Accused of Using Computer to Seek Sex With Teen" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
  18. "2014 Photo Showing Racist Act at Virginia High School Surfaces on Social Media". Washington NBC 4. July 17, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
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