- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510009000015
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Albemarle High held near 2,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 133.8 → 132.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 510009000015 · Charlottesville, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,964 enr · 14.8:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Albemarle High (1,273 students)
Albemarle High held near 2,005 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 133.8 → 132.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Albemarle High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Albemarle High
1,964 students
- Western Albema
Western Albemarle High
1,273 students
- Monticello Hig
Monticello High
1,184 students
- Joseph T. Henl
Joseph T. Henley Middle
847 students
- Mountain View 769
Mountain View Elementary
769 students
- Baker-Butler E 692
Baker-Butler Elem
692 students
What this shows Albemarle High reports 1,964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albemarle High compares
Albemarle High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Albemarle County Public Schools reports $17,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,184
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,964 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,987 (2022-23) → 2,005 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.