Albemarle High School

Albemarle High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2775 Hydraulic Rd,  Charlottesville, VA
Albemarle County Public Schools
3.9
3.4
2,005 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jay Thomas
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
26
AP Pass Rate
87.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
192:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
46.2%
Hispanic
21.6%
Black
15.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
Two or more races
7.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#38 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 639 Students
James Madison University 544 Students
Virginia Tech 434 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 371 Students
George Mason University 260 Students
William & Mary 251 Students
Old Dominion University 203 Students
University of Richmond 156 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 153 Students
Christopher Newport University 142 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 201 Students
Psychology 148 Students
Biology 106 Students
Engineering 106 Students
Political Science and Government 84 Students
Computer Science 80 Students
Nursing 76 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Marketing 57 Students
Pre-Law Studies 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 310 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/27/2024
Albemarle high school provides a large variety of AP and dual enrollment classes for students. This, along with the strong counseling department, helps students prepare for college.
4.0 Senior
3/27/2024
My over all experience at Albemarle High school has been bumpy when I first started high school had been in a couple of hiccups I was getting in trouble an getting into things that I could have stayed out of I was choosing to not use or be at my best potential, Untill one day I had retuned back from school from a suspension and I was talking to my math teacher and she was explaning to me how much she stayed at her job because she cared about her students and she said I just want you all to be your best and I said ' and to do that I have to have dedication" ,From about the middle of sophmore year I was doing way better at using my full potential acedimcally physcially and emotionally I was working on my anger at my best ability ,Here I am a whole year later graduating early I am now working more on my level of patients it is hard but I am most certianly getting there and doing more for my self to become more sucessful in college and better myself as the next generations adult hood
3.0 Sophomore
2/16/2024
I really like the amount of electives we have available to us. I wish I was able to take even more electives, but I have a full schedule.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 10 Reviews
4.0 parent
9/22/2025
My daughter has had a very good experience a AHS. Teaching is overall very good. Incidents of violence and conflict are few, and the current principal deals with them firmly.
2.0 parent
8/11/2025
I don't remember who the guidance counselor is, but whoever they are, they sure don't believe in returning phone calls. Countless times, my wofe and Ibhave tried to get ahold of the guidance counselor to see abkut having my daughter's school records sent to another school and nothing. No return phon...
4.0 parent
11/4/2023
My three children attend AHS now and we love the school. Plenty of activities and learning opportunities for each individual l. The school has a great “Patriot” spirit and the kids look very happy at all the social events for homecoming, sports, charity Powder Puff, etc.
4.0 parent
5/15/2023
The overall rating for this school does not reflect my family's experience. The school's MESA program attracts the best and brightest from all over the county - other county high schools have tried hard to come up with their own specialty programs in order to retain students. The school is larger th...

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Albemarle High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Charlottesville, VA and is served by the Albemarle County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,005 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Albemarle High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,033,680. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ivy Creek School, Lugo-McGinness Academy, Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center, and more. Learn more about what Charlottesville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Albemarle High School.

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