Global Community
Centreville High School is home to nearly 2,400 students from a rich tapestry of backgrounds, representing 63 different countries with 66 home languages spoken. We take pride in serving this diverse student body and fostering a vibrant multicultural community.

Supportive and Collaborative Staff
Our faculty and staff operate as part of a Professional Learning Community. Dedicated planning time allows teachers to collaborate closely, share innovative instructional approaches, and align assessments to best meet student needs. Regular meetings with content area colleagues—including special education and multilingual education—enable our passionate educators to enhance the learning environment, improve student outcomes, and retain high-quality professionals committed to student success.  

Strong Academic Programs
Centreville High School offers a wide range of core academic and elective courses. Our curriculum features numerous honors and advanced academic options, including over 30 Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses across various subjects. In addition, we provide robust elective programming in the arts, world languages, career and technical education, physical education, and specialized Academy courses.  

Award-Winning Fine and Performing Arts
Our fine and performing arts programs are exceptional. All flagship CVHS music ensembles received “Superior” ratings at the latest State Assessments, earning Blue Ribbon status. Notably, CVHS is one of the few high schools in Virginia to offer a full symphony orchestra for course credit. Our Symphony and Jazz Band were invited to perform at the 2024 Virginia Music Educators Association state conference and at the Hylton Center for the Performing Arts. The Theatre Arts Program hosts several performances each year, including the recent musical Cinderella, while our visual arts classes are recognized with numerous Scholastic Arts Awards.

Engaging Extracurricular Activities
CVHS features a full slate of competitive VHSL athletics and currently boasts 64 active student clubs. These opportunities allow students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and engage with their peers. For more information about athletics visit the CVHS Official Athletics and Activities Website.  A list of active clubs and organizations including honor societies, robotics, career explorations, cultural organizations, and many others can be found here on the school website.

Community Engagement and Service Learning
Our commitment to community service is evident through numerous initiatives, including student service clubs such as the Key Club, Wildcats Versus Cancer, and National Honor Society to name a few.  We are proud of our Wildcat Mentor and Wildcat Ambassador programs in which mentoring services are provided to all freshmen and students who are new to the school.  We also partner with our community to offer the Food for Neighbors food bank program supporting families in need. Events such as our annual blood drive, Unified Sports Special Olympics, and multilingual learner parent nights enhance community involvement. We also host popular events like Bandemonium and the Pyramid Chorus Concert, drawing hundreds of community members together.

Thriving School Climate and Culture
CVHS promotes a school culture centered on core values of Respect, Ownership, Achievement, and Relationships. Our school equity team focuses on ensuring student belonging and connectedness while enhancing staff cultural competence. Weekly advisory lessons align with the CASEL Framework to implement evidence-based social-emotional learning strategies. Special events, such as P.S. I Love You Day for suicide prevention awareness and Wellness Week for mental health awareness, further support a positive school climate.  Our robust Student Government and Student Leadership classes help to ensure that Wildcat school spirit is ever present.

Facilities and Resources
A full school renovation project is set to begin in January 2026, with details available at FCPS Centreville High Capital Project. We have upgraded classroom technology, including smartboards and projectors, and modern science labs equipped with tech integration. Our flexible learning spaces and outdoor learning areas are designed to foster collaboration, while accessibility improvements ensure all students benefit from assistive technologies.

College and Career Readiness
At CVHS we expect all of our students to be ready for enrollment, employment, or enlistment.  In 2024, nearly 90% of CVHS graduates went on to attend a two or four year college program.  The CVHS chapter of the College Partnership Program has 134 members, with programming that includes monthly meetings, summer overnight stays at partner universities, and spring field trips to local colleges. Our Career Speaker Series has been running for three years, and partnerships with College Access Fairfax and NOVA Outreach provide invaluable support, including financial aid workshops and individual assistance with FAFSA/VASA applications. We also host over 50 college information sessions each fall and offer a College App Boot Camp for seniors.

Demonstrated Student Growth and Progress
Centreville High School is fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education with Level 1 status in all school quality indicators. We have a 96% graduation rate with a decrease in the dropout rate from 6.63% in 2023 to 4.35% in 2024. 62% of CVHS graduates receive an advanced diploma.  Our efforts to close achievement gaps in math for Special Education students and multilingual learners have been successful along with demonstrated growth that outpaced state benchmarks on the WIDA assessment measuring language proficiency.