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Alexandria City High School
High School · Alexandria City Public Schools · Alexandria, VA
A high school in Alexandria, VA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3330 King St, Alexandria, VA 22302
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alexandria City High School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 59% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alexandria City High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,862/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), 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
$127,037
Median home value
$630,600
Median rent
$2,039/mo
College educated
70.3%
Homeownership
55.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episcopal High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Bishop Ireton High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| St Stephens & St Agnes School - Upper SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alexandria City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #7 of 18
- District spending per student
- $21,716NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alexandria City High School is listed in Alexandria City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alexandria City High School
Alexandria City High School is a public high school in Alexandria, VA, part of Alexandria City Public Schools, serving approximately 4,551 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,164 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexandria City High School
What grades does Alexandria City High School serve?
Alexandria City High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alexandria City High School?
Alexandria City High School has an enrollment of approximately 4,551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexandria City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexandria City High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alexandria City High School rank in VA?
Alexandria City High School ranks #1,164 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Alexandria City High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexandria City High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Alexandria City High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexandria City High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Alexandria City High School a charter school?
No, Alexandria City High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alexandria City High School a Title I school?
No, Alexandria City High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexandria City High School?
46.6% of students at Alexandria City High School 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
- 4,551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 311
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Alexandria city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (703) 824-6800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 22302)
- 18,277
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 22302; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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