T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL
T.C. Williams High is a public high school that is part of the Alexandria City Public Schools school district, located in Alexandria, VA with about 3,963 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 330 teachers, T.C. Williams High has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
T.C. Williams High School, located at 3330 King St in Alexandria, Virginia, is historically significant as the institution famously depicted in the 2000 Disney film *Remember the Titans*. For decades, it served as the sole public high school for the city of Alexandria, known for its massive student body and its role as a focal point for the city’s academic, athletic, and social life. The school was renowned for its diverse student population, representing dozens of countries and cultures, which created a unique environment that was often cited as a microcosm of the global community.
In recent years, the school underwent a significant transformation. In 2021, the Alexandria City School Board voted to rename the institution **Alexandria City High School** to move away from its association with Thomas C. Williams, who was a former superintendent known for his opposition to the integration of public schools in the 1950s. While the name has changed to better reflect the city's values of inclusivity and unity, the campus at 3330 King St remains the primary hub for the city’s high school students, continuing its legacy of academic rigor and competitive athletics under its new identity.
For more information, contact T.C. Williams High at (703) 824-6800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 824-6800
T.C. WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Alexandria, VA with about 3,963 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 3,963
- Teachers:
- 330.36
- 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 3,963 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 42.2%
- Black or African American
- 29.0%
- White
- 21.9%
- Asian
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.