Alexandria City High School vs. Edison High School
Should I attend Alexandria City High School or Edison High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
Alexandria City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Edison High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 4,402 students in grades 9-12, Alexandria City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,185 students in grades 9-12, Edison High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
4,402 students
2,185 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
276 teachers
141 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#983 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#546 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
77%
Graduation Rate
82%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
1345
601
Grade 10 Students
941
518
Grade 11 Students
1033
535
Grade 12 Students
1083
531
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
13%
% Hispanic
42%
35%
% Black
26%
19%
% White
25%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%