Our Division
Albemarle County Public Schools
- Address: 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Phone: 434-296-5820
- Superintendent: Dr. Matthew S. Haas
- Region: 5
- Virginia School Quality Profile: Albemarle County Public Schools
Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) serves more than 14,000 students from preschool through 12th grade in Albemarle County, Virginia, the sixth-largest county by area in the Commonwealth. Spanning 726 square miles in the heart of Central Virginia, Albemarle County features a diverse mix of rural, suburban, and urban settings.
- Division Leadership
- Strategic Plan
- Our Schools
- Our Employees
- Our Students
- Data Spotlight
- Adopted Budget
- Superintendent History
- Our Logo
Division Leadership
Superintendent
Dr. Matthew S. Haas
Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent’s Cabinet
Pictured:
Back row, from left:
Dr. Patrick McLaughlin, Assistant Superintendent for Strategic Planning
Dr. Helen Dunn, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Officer
Dr. Clare Keiser, Assistant Superintendent for Organizational Development
Dr. Christine Diggs, Chief Technology Officer
Josiah Black, School Division Counsel
Front row, from left:
Rosalyn Schmitt, Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Daphne Keiser, Assistant Superintendent for School Community Engagement
Dr. Matthew Haas, Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Chandra Hayes, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
Strategic Plan
Strategic Plan: Learning for All
Vision
Our learners are engaged in authentic, challenging, and relevant learning experiences, becoming lifelong contributors and leaders in our dynamic and diverse society.
Mission
Working together as a team, we will end the predictive value of race, class, gender, and special capacities for our children’s success through high-quality teaching and learning for all. We seek to build relationships with families and communities to ensure that every student succeeds.
We will know every student.
Values
- Equity
- Excellence
- Family and Community
- Wellness
Goals
- Thriving Students
- Affirming and Empowering Communities
- Equitable, Transformative Resources
Our Schools
School Facilities
24 Schools
- 15 elementary schools (PK-5)
- 5 comprehensive middle schools (6-8)
- 3 comprehensive high schools (9-12)
- 1 charter school (6-12)
5 Specialty Centers & Programs
- Center for Learning and Growth – Alternative education center for short-term intervention (6-12)
- Center I – High school specialty center (9-12)
- Intensive Support Center (ISC) – Special education center providing intensive behavioral supports for K-12 students
- Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, ISC will absorb Post High, expanding its services to include intensive behavioral supports for K-12 students with emotional disabilities and functional life skills instruction for Post High students (ages 18-22).
- Newcomer Learning Community (NLC) – Specialized program for students in their first year of U.S. schooling and English acquisition (6-12)
- Post High – Special education center supporting students in the transition from school to adult life (ages 18-22)
Note: ACPS also offers Scholars Studios, a program that allows high school students to explore their interests through real-world learning experiences while building essential skills for success. Studios are available to all students in grades 9-12 and are housed across the Division’s three comprehensive high schools and Center I.
Virginia School Quality Profile
For every school division and school in the Commonwealth, the Virginia Department of Education provides a School Quality Profile containing information about student achievement, college and career readiness, program completion, school safety, teacher quality, and other topics of interest to parents and the general public.
Our Employees
By the Numbers
| 2024-25 | |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,839 |
| Teachers | 1,398 / 49.2% |
| Principals & Assistant Principals | 62 / 2.2% |
| Other Administrators | 138 / 4.9% |
| Classified Staff | 1,241 / 43.7% |
Teachers: Classroom teachers, speech pathologists, school counselors, instructional coaches, and librarians.
Other Administrators: Central office leaders and other exempt personnel at or above pay grade 18.
Classified Staff: All non-teacher and non-administrative positions, such as teaching assistants, bus drivers, custodians, food service associates, human resources specialists, office associates, and other support staff.
Workforce Profile
- 25% of our employees are people of color.
- 62% of our employees live in Albemarle County, 11% in Charlottesville City, and the remaining 27% in surrounding areas.
- 68% of our teachers have at least a master’s degree.
- Average Age: 45
- Average Years of Service: 8
- Teacher Retention Rate: 86.8%
- New Hires: 180 (October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024)
View the 2024-25 Human Resources Annual Report (Dec. 12, 2024)
Our Students
Enrollment: Fall Membership by Subgroup
| 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Students, PK-12 | 13,970 | 13,835 | 14,173 |
| Students with Disabilities | 12.4% | 13.0% | 13.6% |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 31.0% | 30.3% | 27.6% |
| English Learners | 11.0% | 11.8% | 13.0% |
International Diversity, Fall 2024
- Countries of Origin: 103
- Home Languages Spoken: 78
College & Career Readiness
Advanced Program Information
| Advanced Placement (AP) | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students Enrolled in AP Courses | 1,535 / 35.9% | 1,806 / 40.6% | 1,564 / 35.0% |
| Students Who Took an AP Test | 1,077 / 70.2% | 1,085 / 60.1% | 1,116 / 71.4% |
| Students Who Passed an AP Test | 827 / 76.8% | 864 / 79.6% | 951 / 85.2% |
Students Enrolled in AP Courses: The percentage represents the portion of all high school students enrolled in at least one AP course.
Students Who Took an AP Test: The percentage represents the portion of AP course enrollees who took at least one AP exam.
Students Who Passed an AP Test: The percentage represents the portion of AP test takers who earned a passing score on at least one AP exam.
| Dual Enrollment & International Baccalaureate (IB) | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Enrollment | 953 / 21.76% | 1,037 / 23.13% | 1,186 / 26.51% |
| IB Course Enrollment | – | 12 / 0.27% | 16 / 0.36% |
| Senior Enrolled in IB Program | – | 1 / 0.02% | 15 / 0.34% |
Diplomas & Completion, Class of 2024
| Division | State | |
|---|---|---|
| Students Earning Advanced Diplomas | 61.5% | 51.0% |
| Four-Year Virginia On-Time Graduation Rate | 93.1% | 92.8% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.8% | 4.5% |
Continuing Education Plans (Self-Reported), Class of 2024
| # of Graduates | % of Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Year College | 571 | 56.8% |
| 2-Year College | 223 | 22.2% |
| Other Educational Plans | 42 | 4.2% |
| Military | 5 | 0.5% |
| Employment | 145 | 14.4% |
| Undecided | 20 | 2.0% |
Data Spotlight
Data Spotlight
- Average number of meals served daily: 1,900 breakfasts and 5,700 lunches
- School bus miles traveled daily: 9,404
- Average Class Size (Source: 2024-25 Class Size Report)
- Elementary – 18.9
- Middle – 21.0
- High – 20.7
- Student-to-Computer Ratio:
- 1:1 with tablets for grades K-2
- 1:1 with laptops for grades 3-12
- Children served by the Albemarle McKinney-Vento Connection (formerly the Families in Crisis Program), 2023-24: 393 (including 353 ACPS students, PK-12)
Adopted Budget
Superintendent History
Superintendent History
- Dr. Matthew S. Haas | 2018-Present
- Dr. Pamela R. Moran | 2006-2018
- Dr. Kevin C. Castner | 1995-2005
- Dr. Robert W. Paskel | 1991-1994
- Dr. N. Andrew Overstreet | 1985-1990
- Carlos Gutierrez | 1981-1985
- Dr. Clarence S. McClure | 1970-1981
- Leslie H. Walton | 1969-1970
- Paul H. Cale | 1947-1969
- Claude Graham | 1937-1946
- A. L. Bennett | 1926-1937
- A. F. Robertson | 1925-1926
- A. L. Bennett | 1919-1925
- Howard N. McManaway | 1913-1918
- Joseph W. Everett | 1905-1913
- P. W. Nelson | 1897-1904
- Isaac R. Barksdale | 1893-1897
- Davis P. Powers | 1886-1893
- L. A. Michie | 1881-1885
- Davis P. Powers | 1870-1880
Our Logo
About Our Logo
The Albemarle County Public Schools logo reflects our role as a leader in learning and a partner in the successful education of our community’s children. The pages of an open book and the unlimited potential of all of our students inspired the logo’s three vibrant tiers. The three tiers rise ever higher representing our dynamic elementary, middle and high schools, and the progress of each student toward a future of lifelong learning. The colors of the logo—red, green and blue—can be combined to create any of the visible colors of the universe. This color scheme celebrates the diversity of our students, our schools, and our community.