Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Fairfax County Adult High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Fairfax County Adult High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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Fairfax County Adult High School's student population of 214 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
Fairfax County Adult High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfax County Adult High School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1721 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
86%
19%
Black
4%
22%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
44%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Fairfax County Adult High School is ranked #1721 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fairfax County Adult High School often compared to?
Fairfax County Adult High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robinson Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax County Adult High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfax County Adult High School is 5%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fairfax County Adult High School?
214 students attend Fairfax County Adult High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Fairfax County Adult High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfax County Adult High School?
Fairfax County Adult High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfax County Adult High School offer ?
Fairfax County Adult High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfax County Adult High School part of?
Fairfax County Adult High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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