How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alexandria City High School | Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alexandria, VA | Alexandria, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 4,655 | 506 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.4% | 79.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alexandria City High School | Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,602 | $21,602 |
| District | Alexandria City Public Schools | Alexandria City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alexandria City High School | Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.0% | 25.1% |
| African American | 25.1% | 47.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.4% | 20.0% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 5.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alexandria City High School | Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 34 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 290.9:1 | 253:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.1% | 28.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 78 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.