WESTERN ALBEMARLE HIGH SCHOOL
Western Albemarle High is a public high school that is part of the Albemarle County Public Schools school district, located in Crozet, VA with about 1,139 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 78 teachers, Western Albemarle High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Western Albemarle High School (WAHS), located in Crozet, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving the western portion of Albemarle County. It is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation, consistently ranking among the top-performing schools in the state. The school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and unique specialized programs, such as the Environmental Studies Academy, which leverages the school’s proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains to provide hands-on, field-based learning experiences.
Beyond its academic rigor, Western Albemarle is known for fostering a vibrant community culture characterized by active student engagement in arts, athletics, and extracurricular clubs. The school’s athletic program is particularly notable, frequently competing at the state level across multiple sports. By balancing a high standard of college-preparatory education with a focus on holistic student development, WAHS strives to prepare its graduates for success in diverse post-secondary paths while maintaining a close-knit, supportive atmosphere reflective of the Crozet community.
For more information, contact Western Albemarle High at (434) 823-8700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Crozet, VA 22932-3401
(434) 823-8700
WESTERN ALBEMARLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Crozet, VA with about 1,139 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Albemarle County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,139
- Teachers:
- 78.66
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,139 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN ALBEMARLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.