麻豆果冻传媒

Fairfax High School

3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,371 students in grades 9-12, Fairfax High School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Fairfax High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Fairfax High School's student population of 2,371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 129 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,371 students
This chart displays total students of Fairfax High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of Fairfax High School
Total Classroom Teachers
129 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Fairfax High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fairfax High School by grade.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Fairfax High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfax High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#804 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fairfax High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
47%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fairfax High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
78%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fairfax High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
68%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fairfax High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fairfax High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
27%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fairfax High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fairfax High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fairfax High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fairfax High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fairfax High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Fairfax High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Fairfax High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fairfax High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fairfax High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax High School's ranking?
Fairfax High School is ranked #804 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fairfax High School often compared to?
Fairfax High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfax High School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfax High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fairfax High School?
2,371 students attend Fairfax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Fairfax High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairfax High School?
Fairfax High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfax High School offer ?
Fairfax High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairfax High School part of?
Fairfax High School is part of Fairfax County School District.

School Reviews

Review Fairfax High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 78% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

9:51

1:44

2:26

8:19

Quick Links