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Alexandria City High School

3330 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302Alexandria City Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
4,531
Students
Total enrolled
75%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 13% vs nat'l
$21,602
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 51% vs nat'l
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 4,531 students in grades 09–12 in Alexandria, Virginia.
51% above average funding
District spends $21,602 per pupil, 51% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Alexandria City High School is a very large high in Alexandria, Virginia, serving grades 09–12 with 4,531 students. The district invests $21,602 per student — 51% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The 75% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at Alexandria City High School

4,531
Total Students
14.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
324
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution2,322 male · 2,209 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 1,995 students
Student Composition
24%
42%
26%
Asian6%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino42%
Black26%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510012000054

Academic Outcomes at Alexandria City High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
75
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
75%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 22302

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,602Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,602
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,505
Student Support$4,104
Administration$2,592
Operations$3,240
Other$2,160
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,602 spent per student, an estimated $9,570 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
18%
71%
State government
17.5%
Local (property tax)
70.8%
Federal programs
11.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,602/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 14.0:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Patrick Henry K-8 SchoolMount Vernon ElementaryJames K. Polk ElementarySamuel W. Tucker Elementary
+10 more
↓
Middle
FRANCIS C. HAMMOND MIDDLEGEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyAlexandria city
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAlexandria City Public Schools →
Phone: (703)824-6800
NCES ID: 510012000054
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Alexandria seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Alexandria City Public Schools
Mid
FRANCIS C. HAMMOND MIDDLE
1,473 students · 06–08
● 48 opp78% FRL
Mid
GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE
1,369 students · 06–08
● 39 opp48% FRL
Elem
Patrick Henry K-8 School
978 students · PK–08
● 48 opp85% FRL
Elem
Mount Vernon Elementary
880 students · PK–05
● 50 opp45% FRL
Elem
James K. Polk Elementary
803 students · PK–05
● 48 opp74% FRL
Elem
Samuel W. Tucker Elementary
759 students · PK–05
● 48 opp62% FRL
Elem
John Adams Elementary
731 students · PK–05
● 44 opp96% FRL
Elem
Jefferson-Houston PK-8 School
636 students · PK–08
● 42 opp79% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3330 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.