Alexandria City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 16,040 students in Alexandria City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Alexandria City School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Alexandria City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 74% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,050 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
6,050 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
19%
# Black Students
4,066 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
25%
22%
# White Students
4,222 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
26%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
47 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
586 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
564
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
1,330
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,417
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,250
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,271
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,277
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,162
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,100
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,062
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,076
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,229
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,289
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
886
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,127
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,673 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,187 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Alexandria City School District?
Alexandria City School District manages 19 public schools serving 16,040 students.
What is the rank of Alexandria City School District?
Alexandria City School District is ranked #108 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria City School District?
38% of Alexandria City School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alexandria City School District?
Alexandria City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Alexandria City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,187 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 19 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 16,040 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 58% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
