Enrollment
1,964
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Charlottesville, VA
Albemarle High
Federal NCES profile for Albemarle High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510009000015
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albemarle High earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Charlottesville · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Albemarle High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albemarle High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Charlottesville, VA.
School address
District: Albemarle County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510009000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
133.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albemarle High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albemarle High
Albemarle High is a large high school in Charlottesville, Virginia, enrolling 1,964 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,964 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Charlottesville's high schools, it stands alongside Charlottesville High (1,438 students): Albemarle High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 12.2:1).
Albemarle County Public Schools also operates Western Albemarle High (1,273 students) and Monticello High (1,184 students) alongside Albemarle High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albemarle High compares
Albemarle High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 46% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,964 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,964
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,619
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
African American 15.7%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Albemarle High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albemarle County Public Schools, which includes Albemarle High.
$16,619
Per student
+13%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 23.0%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albemarle High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Albemarle High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monticello High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph T. Henley Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baker-Butler Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albemarle High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar high schools in Charlottesville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,964 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Albemarle High
How many students attend Albemarle High?
Albemarle High has 1,964 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charlottesville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albemarle High?
The student-teacher ratio at Albemarle High is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albemarle High?
31.0% of students at Albemarle High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albemarle High?
The largest demographic group at Albemarle High is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Charlottesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albemarle High?
Albemarle High has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albemarle High rank among high schools in Charlottesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Albemarle High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Charlottesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Charlottesville on the city page.
Is Albemarle High a good school?
Albemarle High earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Albemarle County Public Schools?
Besides Albemarle High, Albemarle County Public Schools also operates Western Albemarle High (1,273 students), Monticello High (1,184 students), and Joseph T. Henley Middle (847 students). See the Albemarle County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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