Alexandria City Public Schools

Alexandria City Public Schools serves 16,040 students in an urban Virginia setting with recent enrollment growth of 2.3%. The district operates 19 schools across 14 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school configuration, employing 1,163 teachers for a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

Academic performance metrics indicate performance below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 55.0% compared to Virginia's 72.5% state average, while reading proficiency reaches 62.0% against a state average of 73.8%. The graduation rate of 83.9% falls notably below Virginia's 92.6% average. Chronic absenteeism affects 13.8% of the student population.

The district demonstrates substantial demographic diversity, with Hispanic students representing 38.0% of enrollment, White students 26.6%, Black students 23.5%, and Asian students 6.6%.

Financial characteristics distinguish Alexandria from state norms. Per-pupil spending reaches $21,101, significantly exceeding Virginia's $7,916 average. The total operating budget is $331.6 million, supported by revenue distribution of 74.2% local funding, 17.3% state support, and 8.5% federal funding. The heavy reliance on local revenue sources reflects the district's urban location and local tax base capacity.

The combination of elevated spending levels paired with academic outcomes below state benchmarks presents a notable profile for resource allocation and academic achievement analysis.