For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 4,551 students in Alexandria City, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Alexandria City, VA is Alexandria City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria City, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Alexandria City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Alexandria City, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexandria City High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Alexandria City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexandria City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3330 King St
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 4,551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Alexandria City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: 2-6 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 66%
4646 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1005 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: PK-5
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Alexandria City, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Alexandria City, VA include Alexandria City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alexandria City?
1 public high schools are located in Alexandria City.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria City?
Alexandria City public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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