The Academies of Alexandria City High School
Your Pathway to Your Future

ACHS Small Learning Communities let you build your high school experience your way.

  • Performing Arts

    Music Performance (Band, Orchestra, Choir, Composition)

    Alternative Music (Music Construction, Digital, Compensation, Editing)

    Theater (Performance, Technical, Playwright)

    Dance

    Film and Video

    Visual Arts

    Drawing

    Painting

    Sculpture

    Ceramics

    Applied Arts

    Graphic Design

    Fashion Industries

  • Performances in Life

    Creating Creativity

  • Liberal Arts, History, English, World Languages

    Liberal Arts Focus/General Curriculum

    History

    World Languages (inc. Native Speakers)

    English (Literature/Composition)

    Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Philosophy

    Sociology

    Philosophy

    Psychology

    Human Services

    Law

    Law Enforcement and Public Safety (including Corrections and Security)

    Education and Training

  • Comparative Cultures

    Understanding Generations

  • Health and Medical Sciences

    Governor’s Health Sciences Academy

    Health Careers

    Emergency Medical Services

    Firefighting

    Automotive, Building Trades, Aviation

    Auto Body (Pre or Certified)

    Auto and Marine Mechanics (Pre or Certified)

    Electric Vehicles

    Building Trades (pre or certified) Construction, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Home Security, AV, Digital Home

    Aviation

    Air Traffic Controller, Airport Employment

    Math

    Mathematics Focus

    Sciences

    Biology and Environmental Sciences

    Chemistry

    Physics

    Engineering and Design

    Architecture

    Mechanical, Structural, and Electrical Engineering

    Automotive Engineering and Design

    Technology

    Programming

    AI Development

    Cyber Security

    Game Design

    Agriculture and Environment

    Virginia Agriculture (FFA)

    Urban Agriculture

    Environmental Science

    Culinary and Cosmetology

    Culinary Arts and Restaurant Services

    Cosmetology/Barbering

  • The Built Environment

    The Future of Human Movement

  • Business and Finance

    Business Management and Administration

    Finance

    Entrepreneurship and Product Development

    Brand Storytelling and Marketing

    Hospitality and Tourism

    Government

    Pollical Science

    Government Operations

  • The Built Environment

    The Future of Human Movement

Alexandria City High School
Campuses

  • King Street Campus is the original site of Alexandria City High School (formerly T.C. Williams High School). It is home to students in grades 10 through 12 and is the center for many classes, events, and extracurricular activities for all students enrolled at Alexandria City High School.

  • The newly enlarged and renovated campus on Braddock Road is the site of many Career Tech programs along with many other learning options.

  • Alexandra City High School is internationally recognized, diverse, and situated at the heart of Alexandria’s education system. It is a comprehensive high school with a current enrollment of approximately 4,000 students in grades 9-12. The mission of Alexandria City High School is to develop lifelong learning and inspire civic responsibility by ensuring that every student is equipped with the educational resources needed to succeed.

    Alexandria City High School is a Connected High School Network that includes opportunities to partner with higher education institutions as well as with local industry. This network includes four main connected campuses.

  • Ninth grade learners will investigate career and learning pathways in small learning communities offering continuous support.

  • Some ninth grade students know exactly where they are going and their path includes academy programs with a ninth grade course option. Your counselor can help you determine your route.

Alternative Academies
and Student Supports

  • The Satellite Campus asks if you are:

    An athlete with a schedule that doesn't adhere to a traditional school day?

    A student who prefers to learn in a smaller and quieter environment?

    A student who works outside the school day to support your family and needs flexible school times?

    A student who would like to graduate early?

    The ACHS Satellite Campus allows students to select a school session (morning or afternoon) that works best for their particular schedule. Many of our students require a more flexible schedule than commonly available in a traditional high school setting. However, there is a daily and weekly attendance expectation.

    Each ACHS Satellite student is assigned an academic adviser who carefully monitors student progress.

    ACHS Satellite students are able to participate in all extracurricular clubs and activities at Alexandria City High School, including sports.

  • The Chance for Change Academy will equip students with the tools to manage their behavior and identify necessary resources needed to improve their academic achievement through (a) behavioral interventions and supports and (b) therapeutic interventions and supports incorporated into the instructional day. The Academy serves as a temporary placement for students whose matriculation in the traditional setting had been disrupted by various circumstances and also, based on a case-by-case basis, for students that request participation in the Academy.

  • Support for English Language Learners.

    The International Academy, offered at Alexandria City High School and at Francis C. Hammond Middle School, addresses the unique needs of immigrant English Learners as they accomplish the challenging task of graduating college-ready, while simultaneously learning English.

    Through the innovative use of strategic grouping, experiential learning, collaboration, and language and content integration, students are provided the targeted supports and strategies required for their success.