High Schools in Albemarle County Public Schools

The Albemarle County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to four high schools: Albemarle High, Monticello High, Western Albemarle High, and Community Lab School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and offer a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities.

Among the standout schools in the district, Western Albemarle High and Community Lab School consistently rank among the top high schools in Virginia, with strong academic performance and high proficiency rates in core subjects. Community Lab School also boasts the lowest student-teacher ratio, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. In contrast, Albemarle High and Monticello High have more mixed academic results, with some subject areas performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below.

Across the district, the four-year graduation rates and dropout rates are relatively consistent, hovering around 92.8% and 4.5%, respectively. However, the schools differ in their free/reduced lunch rates, with Community Lab School having the lowest percentage at 5.59% and Monticello High having the highest at 36.54%. This diversity in student populations may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance across the district.