Albemarle County Public Schools

Albemarle County Public Schools serves 13,937 students across 27 schools in a rural area of Virginia, experiencing a modest 1.6% enrollment increase from the prior year. The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 with 1,083 teachers on staff.

Academically, the district performs modestly above state averages. Math proficiency stands at 74.0% compared to the state average of 72.5%, while reading proficiency reaches 75.0% versus the state average of 73.8%. The graduation rate of 93.9% exceeds the state average of 92.6%. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 11.8%.

The district's student population reflects Virginia's broader demographics, with 56.8% White students, 17.5% Hispanic students, 11.8% Black students, and 6.6% Asian students. The racial composition suggests a relatively diverse enrollment profile for a rural district.

Financially, Albemarle County operates with a total budget of $308.1 million and per-pupil spending of $19,720, significantly higher than the state average of $7,916. Revenue sources are heavily weighted toward local funding at 75.3%, with state funding contributing 20.0% and federal funding representing 4.7%. The substantial per-pupil spending differential and local revenue dependency suggest a well-resourced district with considerable local tax support.