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South Lakes High School

11400 South Lakes Dr
Reston, VA 20191
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,530 students in grades 9-12, South Lakes 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 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • 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

South Lakes 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
South Lakes High School's student population of 2,530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 167 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Lakes 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 South Lakes High School is 0.73, 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)
#1112 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Lakes High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
51%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Lakes 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)
60-64%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Lakes 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)
74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Lakes High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Lakes 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 South Lakes High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Lakes High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Lakes 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
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Lakes 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 South Lakes High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.73
This chart displays the diversity score of South Lakes High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of South Lakes 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 South Lakes 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
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Lakes 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 South Lakes High School's ranking?
South Lakes High School is ranked #1112 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are South Lakes High School often compared to?
South Lakes High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herndon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Lakes High School?
The graduation rate of South Lakes High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Lakes High School?
2,530 students attend South Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of South Lakes High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lakes High School?
South Lakes High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Lakes High School offer ?
South Lakes High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Lakes High School part of?
South Lakes High School is part of Fairfax County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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