Albemarle High in Charlottesville, VA

At a glance

Reported students

1,964

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

130.18

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia high enrollment

81st percentile

Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

522.5

Albemarle High: 1,964 reported students.

State peer staffing position

69th percentile

15.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,924
Teachers (FTE): 157.87
Student–teacher ratio: 12.2:1

What the reported data says about Albemarle High

Albemarle High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Charlottesville. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Albemarle County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,964 students for 2024–25.

Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%). English learners represent 11.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 26 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Albemarle High

1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 130.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 10 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 11.1%
Students with disabilities: 12%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 31%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 10
Nurses (FTE): 1.73
Psychologists (FTE): 1.86
Social workers (FTE): 0.14

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White46.2%
Hispanic21.6%
Black15.7%
Asian8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial7.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

26 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Western Albemarle High

High · Grades 09–12

1,273 reported students

Monticello High

High · Grades 09–12

1,184 reported students

Community Lab School

High · Grades 06–12

177 reported students

Joseph T. Henley Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

847 reported students

Mountain View Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

769 reported students

Baker-Butler Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

692 reported students

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Public schools near Albemarle High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Journey Middle Middle · Albemarle County Public Schools	06–08	646	0.4 mi
Piedmont Reg Ed/Ivy Creek Other · Piedmont Regional Education Program	Not reported	—	0.4 mi
Mary Carr Greer Elementary Elementary · Albemarle County Public Schools	PK–05	520	0.4 mi
Charlottesville High High · Charlottesville City Public Schools	09–12	1,438	2.1 mi
Community Lab School High · Charter · Albemarle County Public Schools	06–12	177	2.6 mi
Monticello High High · Albemarle County Public Schools	09–12	1,184	5.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Albemarle High

What grades does Albemarle High serve?

Albemarle High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Albemarle County Public Schools.

How many students attend Albemarle High?

Albemarle High reported 1,964 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,924 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Albemarle High?

The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 1,964 students and 130.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Albemarle High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Albemarle High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Albemarle High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

31% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Albemarle High in?

Albemarle High is part of Albemarle County Public Schools, based in Charlottesville, VA, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Albemarle High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Journey Middle (0.4 mi), Piedmont Reg Ed/Ivy Creek (0.4 mi), Mary Carr Greer Elementary (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.