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Vision Statement

Alexandria City Public Schools will set the international standard for educational excellence, where all students achieve their potential and actively contribute to our local and global communities.

Mission Statement

Alexandria City Public Schools will provide the environment, resources, and commitment to ensure that each and every student succeeds — academically, emotionally, physically, and socially.

Enrollment as of October 2011: 12,357

Budget Items

Number of Schools

  • 12 Elementary
  • 1 Pre K-8
  • 5 Middle
  • 1 High School (2 campuses)
  • 19 Total

Average Class Size

  • 18 Elementary
  • 20 Middle
  • 22 Secondary

Student Demographics

  • Black: 33.7%
  • Hispanic: 30.2%
  • White: 27.6%
  • Asian Pacific: 5.4%
  • Native American: 0.6%
  • Hawaiian: 0.3%
  • Multi-racial: 2.2%
  • Countries of birth: 110
  • Native languages: 138

Graduates

  • Graduates (June 2011): 656
  • AP courses offered at T.C. Williams High: 24
  • National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists: 5
  • National Achievement Scholarship semi-finalists: 3
  • AP exams taken: 1,541
  • AP scores of 3 or higher: 55.7%

Special Programs

  • Eligible for free or reduced price meals: 52%
  • Receiving talented and gifted services: 10.1%
  • Students requiring English Language Learners (ELL) services: 22.3%
  • Students receiving special education services: 13.6%

Teachers

  • Teachers: 1,273
  • Advanced degrees: 73%
  • Teacher starting salary (BA): $43,632
  • Teacher starting salary (MA): $50,047
  • Teacher average salary: $71,239
  • National Board Certified: 33
  • Other licensed staff: 271
  • Support staff: 696

More Information

* School divisions categorize and calculate information in different ways. For comparison purposes, please review the The Washington Area Boards of Education (WABE) Guide which compares local school divisions based on common factors.