Albemarle High

2775 Hydraulic Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901

ahs.k12albemarle.org/

1,964 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Albemarle High School (AHS), located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is the largest high school in the Albemarle County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its wide array of academic offerings, ranging from robust Advanced Placement (AP) courses to specialized career and technical education programs. The campus is particularly noted for hosting the Math, Engineering, and Science Academy (MESA), a rigorous magnet program that draws high-achieving students from across the county who are interested in pursuing advanced studies in STEM fields.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Albemarle High School fosters a vibrant extracurricular culture, boasting a strong tradition in athletics, the arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success by balancing high academic expectations with opportunities for creative and social development. With its comprehensive resources and central location on Hydraulic Road, AHS plays a pivotal role in the educational landscape of the Charlottesville community.

1,964

Total Students

130.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albemarle High
Demographic	Student Count
White	908
Hispanic	425
Black	308
Asian	170
Two or More	148
American Indian	5

White
908 (46.2%)
Hispanic
425 (21.6%)
Black
308 (15.7%)
Asian
170 (8.7%)
Two or More
148 (7.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Albemarle County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)975-9300
Website:	http://ahs.k12albemarle.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,964
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	130.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	567
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 436

Grade 10 514

Grade 11 513

Grade 12 501