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Something I love about AAHS is the resources provided to students to help them develop their plan for their future. I love all of the different class options and the real life settings that AAHS is able to replicate in order to really help you find the pathway that best fits you and also prepares you for the next steps in your career/college plan! Kinslee Gange, class of 2024
What I love about Alexandria Public Schools is the incredible scope of options for students. Starting with core classes. There is not just one answer for every student. There are different levels of rigor in various classes, and there are options to earn college credit (PSEO, AP, and other options). Additionally, there are an incredible amount of options for electives. APS student have the opportunity to expose themselves to such a wide range of subjects and learning experiences. When students graduate from AAHS, they have had so many opportunities that many people don't have until college or elsewhere as adults. Finally, there is a wide range of options for activities. It is hard to imagine a student having an interest that could not be nurtured by a club, organization, sport, etc. at AAHS.
karen hunt, AAHS Parent
Alexandria provides so many opportunities with various classes that help better prepare you for your future career. It helps you explore whatever your interested in and encourages you to go after whatever that is. Alexandria has something for everybody!
callen beck, class of 2024
I have 2 children that have graduated from Alexandria Area High School and 1 currently attending. Our children have had an excellent educational experience from elementary school to high school. The depth of courses offered is exceptional and assisted my kids in figuring out what fields they have an interest in. There are many college levels courses offered which transferred into their college curriculum which felt like a little head start when beginning college. The educational and extracurricular experiences at APS has prepared them for the next step in life which we are very thankful for. Sharlo meyer, aahs parent
We had our daughter at one of the private schools for her middle school years and this year transferred her to AAHS. She LOVES it and is doing very well. A huge relief! parent survey response - spring 2024
graduation rate for the class of 2023.
academic course options.
Advanced course offerings allowing students to stay on the high school campus and earn college credits.
Professional certifications earned by the Class of 2024
Thirty-six Alexandria Area High School recent graduates and current students earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on Advanced Placement exams during the 2023-2024 school year.
June 5 , 2024 April 3 , 2024 March 31 , 2024 March 28 , 2024The class of 2023 at Alexandria Area High School (AAHS) saw 96.6% of its students graduate from high school, an increase of 3.8 percent over the 2022 rate. Alexandria Area High School students are continuing to have a four year graduation rate greater than their peers across the state. The statewide graduation rate for the class of 2023 was 83.3%.
There were 285 four-year graduates at AAHS in 2023, 6 seniors are continuing their education, 2 dropped out and 2 are unknown. Students who have individualized education plans (IEPs) can continue their education until they are 22 years old.
A closer look at the class of 2023 data by student groups reveals students eligible for free or reduced meals four year graduation rate was 93.2% - an increase from 2022 and 21.3 percent above the 2023 statewide rate. In addition, special education students saw an increase of 18.3 percent in the four year graduation rate from 63.8% in 2022, to 82.1% in 2023.
The district continues to implement strategies to impact the graduation rate. Strategies include a tiered intervention system for at-risk students, individualized credit recovery plans with affected students, and providing mental health support across the district.