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#826 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 45% in state

Albemarle High

High School · Albemarle County Public Schools · Charlottesville, VA

An Albemarle County Public Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2775 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901

  • Math 72% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 81% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)81% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness8.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation28.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$17,536
Chronic Absenteeism18.5%

Students at Albemarle High score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 77% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
91%
2017
ELA
89%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Albemarle High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,555/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlottesville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,154

Median home value

$473,500

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

60.6%

Homeownership

57%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elk Hill Charlottesville SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5private4–121.1 mi34Compare →
Charlottesville HighEnrollment path unverified8.69–122.1 mi1,405Compare →
Center for Adolescent and Adult Autism ServicesPrivate · tuitionNot rated9–122.5 mi16Compare →
St Anne's-belfield SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–122.5 mi832Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Albemarle County Public Schools

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#16 of 24
District spending per student
$17,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Albemarle High is listed in Albemarle County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Albemarle High

Albemarle High is a public high school in Charlottesville, VA, part of Albemarle County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,005 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Albemarle High

What grades does Albemarle High serve?

Albemarle High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Albemarle High?

Albemarle High has an enrollment of approximately 2,005 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albemarle High?

The student-teacher ratio at Albemarle High is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Albemarle High rank in VA?

Albemarle High ranks #826 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Albemarle High's MySchoolScout rating?

Albemarle High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Albemarle High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Albemarle High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Albemarle High a charter school?

No, Albemarle High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Albemarle High a Title I school?

No, Albemarle High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albemarle High?

34.6% of students at Albemarle High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,005
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
132
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Albemarle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.5%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 22901)
36,922
Area average commute
19.1 min
Area median age
42.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 22901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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