How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Albemarle County Public Schools | Charlottesville City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Charlottesville, Virginia | Charlottesville, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 13,937 | 4,485 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 11.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Albemarle County Public Schools | Charlottesville City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,536 | $19,953 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.1% | 7.2% |
| State Revenue | 23.0% | 24.2% |
| Local Revenue | 66.8% | 68.6% |
Albemarle County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Charlottesville City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Albemarle County Public Schools | Charlottesville City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 38.7% |
| African American | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.2% | 13.7% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 14.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.9% | 72.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Albemarle County Public Schools | Charlottesville City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 70 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 175.9:1 | 293.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.7% | 18.5% |
School Types
Albemarle County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Charlottesville City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.