Excellent
#117 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 6% in state
Western Albemarle High
High School · Albemarle County Public Schools · Crozet, VA
An Albemarle County Public Schools high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5941 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA 22932
- Math 92% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 95% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Western Albemarle High score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 95% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Western 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,054
Median home value
$552,200
Median rent
$1,713/mo
College educated
68.7%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller School of AlbemarlePrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 8–12 | 2.9 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Albemarle HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,005 | Compare → |
| Community Lab SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | 6–12 | Not available | 179 | Compare → |
| Monticello HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,204 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #5 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
Western Albemarle High is listed in Albemarle County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Albemarle High
Western Albemarle High is a public high school in Crozet, VA, part of Albemarle County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,164 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Albemarle High
What grades does Western Albemarle High serve?
Western Albemarle High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Western Albemarle High?
Western Albemarle High has an enrollment of approximately 1,164 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Albemarle High?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Albemarle High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Albemarle High rank in VA?
Western Albemarle High ranks #117 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Western Albemarle High's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Albemarle High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Western Albemarle High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Albemarle High has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Albemarle High a charter school?
No, Western Albemarle High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Albemarle High a Title I school?
No, Western Albemarle High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Albemarle High?
13.1% of students at Western 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
- 1,164
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Albemarle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (434) 823-8700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 22932)
- 9,182
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
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 22932; 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
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