- Enrollment
- 1,597
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510012000054
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 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 6
- high schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 56
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Alexandria City High School held near 4,551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 324.0 → 311.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 510012000054 · Alexandria, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
4,655 enr · 14.4:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis C. Hammond Middle (1,597 students)
Alexandria City High School held near 4,551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 324.0 → 311.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Alexandria City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alexandria City High School
4,655 students
- Francis C. Ham 1,597
Francis C. Hammond Middle
1,597 students
- George Washing 1,458
George Washington Middle
1,458 students
- Patrick Henry 1,075
Patrick Henry K-8 School
1,075 students
- Mount Vernon E 933
Mount Vernon Elementary
933 students
- James K. Polk 804
James K. Polk Elementary
804 students
What this shows Alexandria City High School reports 4,655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexandria City High School compares
Alexandria City High School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$21,716
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Alexandria City Public Schools reports $21,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,458
- 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
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 (~4,655 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 4,531 (2022-23) → 4,551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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 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 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.
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.