Summary:
Zip code 22932, in the Crozet area of Virginia, contains one high school: Western Albemarle High, a public school serving grades 9–12 with 1,273 students. The school is part of Albemarle County Public Schools, a district ranked 43rd out of 131 districts in Virginia. Western Albemarle is the clear standout, ranking 50th out of 331 high schools statewide (85th percentile) with a 4-star rating in 2025–2026, and it has held similarly strong rankings for the past three years. This outperformance is especially notable because its district only earns 3 stars overall.
Academically, Western Albemarle excels in nearly every subject. Its 11th-grade writing proficiency reaches 93.17% compared to 79.89% statewide, and reading proficiency is 96.91% versus 88.13% statewide. In math and science, 9th graders posted proficiency rates of 98.95% in Algebra II, 95.76% in Geometry, and 96.92% in Biology, all well above state averages. The school also posts strong engagement metrics, with a 95.3% graduation rate, a 3.3% dropout rate, and a 9.1% chronic absenteeism rate—all better than state averages. Only 12.49% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and per-student spending is $13,214 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 to 1.
One striking pattern is the gap between 9th- and 10th-grade SOL results. In 2025–2026, 9th graders scored 95.76% in Geometry while 10th graders scored 50.0%, and in Biology 9th graders scored 96.92% versus 68.66% for 10th graders. This likely reflects course acceleration patterns, where stronger students take these exams earlier, rather than a school-wide weakness. Overall, for families in zip code 22932, Western Albemarle High is a strong, stable educational option that consistently outpaces both its district and the state across nearly every measure.
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