Enrollment
4,655
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, VA
Alexandria City High School
Federal NCES profile for Alexandria City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510012000054
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexandria City High School 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 6
- high schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexandria City High School has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria City High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Alexandria City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510012000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
324.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alexandria City High School compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alexandria City High School
Alexandria City High School is a large high school in Alexandria, Virginia, enrolling 4,655 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 4,655 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 34 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Alexandria City Public Schools spends $20,887 per pupil, 43% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Alexandria's high schools, it stands alongside West Potomac High (2,710 students): Alexandria City High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 16.4:1).
Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students) and George Washington Middle (1,458 students) alongside Alexandria City High School.
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 Alexandria City High School compares
Alexandria City High School on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 4,655 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
4,655
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Virginia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,887
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors16.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 42.4%
African American 25.1%
White 24.0%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Alexandria City High School is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexandria City Public Schools, which includes Alexandria City High School.
$20,887
Per student
+43%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.8%
State 17.5%
Federal 11.7%
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 Alexandria City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis C. Hammond Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patrick Henry K-8 School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Vernon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James K. Polk Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexandria City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high schools in Alexandria
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
West Potomac High
Standard public school
2,710 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,294 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
Standard public school
2,108 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Mount Vernon High
Standard public school
1,858 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Bryant High
Alternative education program
154 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~4,655 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alexandria City High School
How many students attend Alexandria City High School?
Alexandria City High School has 4,655 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexandria City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexandria City High School is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexandria City High School?
39.4% of students at Alexandria City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexandria City High School?
The largest demographic group at Alexandria City High School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.4% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexandria City High School?
Alexandria City High School 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 Alexandria City High School rank among high schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexandria City High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria on the city page.
Is Alexandria City High School a good school?
Alexandria City High School 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 Alexandria City Public Schools?
Besides Alexandria City High School, Alexandria City Public Schools also operates Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students), George Washington Middle (1,458 students), and Patrick Henry K-8 School (1,075 students). See the Alexandria City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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