Virginia’s school funding formula plays a major role in class sizes, staffing, and student supports in Alexandria City Public Schools. This explainer breaks down how the Standards of Quality (SOQ) and Local Composite Index work, what the state’s own research found, and why Alexandria funds a significantly larger share of its schools than most Virginia localities.

How does ACPS plan for school buildings when money is tight? This explainer outlines the FY27 budget context, the adopted Capital Improvement Program, and the key decisions and tradeoffs shaping long-term facilities, middle school capacity, and student support.

The Alexandria City Public Schools School Board launches a new website designed to make Board work, decisions, and priorities more transparent, accessible, and easier for the community to follow.