Colonial Heights High School is the single high school for the city of Colonial Heights, Virginia. The school features a large main campus where students take their core, world language, health and physical education, and fine arts courses. Students cross a crosswalk to attend career and technical education courses at our Technical Education Center.

Colonial Heights High School is a fully accredited school. CHHS is accredited by the State Board of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member in good standing of the Virginia High School League. In 1991, CHHS received recognition by the State of Virginia as a nominee for the National Secondary School Recognition Program for "Outstanding Secondary Schools.''

Colonial Heights High School, with the help of parents and community partnerships, will strive to challenge and enrich students' lives by providing them with a quality education in a safe and nurturing environment. All students will be instructed in the achievement of academic knowledge and technological skills, which will enable them to become independent, productive members of society.

• All students can learn when provided with a challenging curriculum that is designed to meet their diverse learning styles, individual abilities, and educational goals

• Students benefit from a safe learning environment

• Continual supportive communication is provided through the teamwork of teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, community, and students

• The staff and students work together to promote the development of character and integrity within each individual

• A variety of assessments that are clearly aligned with established standards are used in the evaluation process

• Technology is used to optimize student achievement

• Effective high schools prepare students in a variety of ways for post-secondary education and for the work force

Colonial Heights High School was established in 1957 at the site of the present Colonial Heights Middle School. Colonial Heights High School graduated its first class in 1961. Its first class graduated 90 students. In 1964 upon completion of the current building, it moved to its present location. The enrollment at the school is currently about 900 students. Since its beginning, the school has been served by the following principals:

• Mike Nelson, 2022-Current

• Kristin Janssen, 2010-2022

• Dr. John Keeler, 2022-2010

• Robert Stansberry, 1998-2002

• Robert A. Goulder, 1986-1998

• James M. Barker, Jr., 1972-1986

• E. Lloyd Pugh, 1968-1972

• W. E. Stone, 1966-1968

• Louis N. Dalton, 1962-1966

• W. W. Reade 1957-1962

The Annual Homecoming of Colonial Heights High School was established in 1961 by the SCA. A homecoming queen is elected to reign over the celebrations. She is crowned during a halftime ceremony at the Homecoming Football Game. She reigns over the Homecoming Dance the following evening. All alumni are given a special welcome.

The Junior Ring Dance is an important event each year. The Juniors form a ring figure and their class rings are presented at this formal dance.

The Senior Prom is held in the late spring. This formal dance is for Seniors and their dates only. This event is followed by an "After Prom" celebration sponsored by parents and the community.