Alexandria City Public Schools School District

The Alexandria City Public Schools School District is located in Alexandria, VA and includes 16 schools that serve 10,334 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Alexandria City Public Schools School District spends $16,532 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Alexandria City Public Schools School District has 9 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the VA state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Alexandria City Public Schools School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 6% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Alexandria City Public Schools School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Alexandria City Public Schools School District serves 28% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.