How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Alexandria City Public Schools | Suffolk City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alexandria, Virginia | Suffolk, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 16,040 | 14,490 |
| Number of Schools | 18 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Alexandria City Public Schools | Suffolk City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,716 | $14,431 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.7% | 12.5% |
| State Revenue | 17.5% | 47.5% |
| Local Revenue | 70.8% | 40.0% |
Alexandria City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Suffolk City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Alexandria City Public Schools | Suffolk City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.8% | 28.0% |
| African American | 23.7% | 53.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.2% | 8.8% |
| Asian | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 7.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.6% | 68.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Alexandria City Public Schools | Suffolk City Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 34 | 29 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 262.1:1 | 389.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.4% | 18.2% |
School Types
Alexandria City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Suffolk City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
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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.