diff --git a/e2e/tests/journeys.spec.ts b/e2e/tests/journeys.spec.ts
index f955657..b366b89 100644
--- a/e2e/tests/journeys.spec.ts
+++ b/e2e/tests/journeys.spec.ts
@@ -43,8 +43,13 @@ test('school detail page renders name and performance data', async ({ page }) =>
   await firstSchool.click();
   await page.waitForURL(/\/school\//);
   await expect(page.locator('h1').first()).toBeVisible();
-  // The detail page renders at least one chart canvas (performance history)
-  await expect(page.locator('canvas').first()).toBeVisible({ timeout: 15_000 });
+  // The detail page renders at least one chart canvas (performance history).
+  // Charts live below the fold and only become visible once scrolled to, so
+  // wait for the element, scroll it into view, then assert visibility.
+  const chart = page.locator('canvas').first();
+  await chart.waitFor({ state: 'attached', timeout: 15_000 });
+  await chart.scrollIntoViewIfNeeded();
+  await expect(chart).toBeVisible({ timeout: 15_000 });
 });
 
 test('comparing two schools shows both side by side', async ({ page }) => {