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Alexandria City High

Grades 09–12 · Alexandria, VA · NCES 510012000054

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3330 King St · Alexandria, VA 22302

At a glance

Reported students

4,655

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

305.78

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Virginia high enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

684.5

Alexandria City High: 4,655 reported students.

State peer staffing position

72nd percentile

15.2:1 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
4,405
Teachers (FTE)
245
Student–teacher ratio
18:1

What the reported data says about Alexandria City High

Alexandria City High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Alexandria. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Alexandria City Public Schools. NCES reports 4,655 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (42.4%) and Black (25.1%). English learners represent 25.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. 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 34 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Alexandria City High

  1. 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 305.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 16 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
25.3%
Students with disabilities
10.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
67.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
16
Nurses (FTE)
4
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
4

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White24%
  • Hispanic42.4%
  • Black25.1%
  • Asian5.3%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Multiracial2.9%

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

34 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.

Other schools in Alexandria City Public Schools

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

Francis C. Hammond Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,597 reported students

George Washington Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,458 reported students

Patrick Henry K-8 School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

1,075 reported students

Mount Vernon Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

933 reported students

James K. Polk Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

804 reported students

John Adams Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

743 reported students

View all 19 district schools →