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Alexandria City Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
18
Schools
16,040
Students
$21,602
Per-Pupil Spend
+51% nat'l
58.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
75.0%
Graduation Rate
-11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Alexandria City Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 16,040 students across 18 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 75.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,602 is above average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FRANCIS C. HAMMOND MIDDLE06–081,473
GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE06–081,369
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Alexandria City High School09–124,531
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK174
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,602+51% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
18%
71%
State
17.5%
Local (property tax)
70.8%
Federal
11.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (71%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
16,040
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate75.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,602 per pupil — 51% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 75.0%, graduation is 11.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alexandria City Public Schools?
Alexandria City Public Schools has 18 public schools, serving a total of 16,040 students.
What is the graduation rate for Alexandria City Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 75.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Alexandria City Public Schools spend per student?
Alexandria City Public Schools spends $21,602 per pupil — 51% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Alexandria City Public Schools?
58% of students in Alexandria City Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Alexandria City Public Schools?
No, Alexandria City Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Alexandria City Public Schools serve?
Alexandria City Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Alexandria City Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Alexandria City Public Schools is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.