Alexandria City High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Virginia 22302 · Alexandria City Public Schools
#263 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#4893 of 16,910 nationally
About Alexandria City High
Alexandria City High is a public high located in Alexandria, in the Alexandria City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 4,655 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 263rd of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 4,655.
There are 54 schools in Alexandria; Alexandria City High ranks 33rd of 52 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)64%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alexandria City High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 4,655
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alexandria City High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Douglas MacArthur Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
680 students · 914 m away
George Mason Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students · 1.2 km away
Abingdon Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
768 students · 2.0 km away
Naomi L. Brooks Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 2.1 km away
Charles Barrett Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students · 2.2 km away
Mount Vernon Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
933 students · 2.2 km away
Francis C. Hammond Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,597 students · 2.3 km away
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,075 students · 2.4 km away
Cameron Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
606 students · 2.7 km away
George Washington Middle
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,458 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Burke · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,411 students
Robinson Secondary
Fairfax · Public high · Grades 7–12
3,710 students
Hayfield Secondary
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 7–12
3,256 students
Washington-Liberty High
Arlington · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,044 students
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
Manassas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,956 students
Chantilly High
Chantilly · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,937 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alexandria City High a good school?
Alexandria City High has a Success Index (US) of 63.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #263 of 317 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alexandria City High rank in Virginia?
Alexandria City High ranks #263 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #4893 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alexandria City High?
Alexandria City High had 4,655 students in 2025.
Is Alexandria City High a elementary school or a high school?
Alexandria City High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alexandria City High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alexandria City High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.