For the 2025 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 (2025)
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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