Oakton High School

2900 Sutton Rd
Vienna, VA 22181
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 2,635 students in grades 9-12, Oakton High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in VA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Oakton High School's student population of 2,635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 165 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,635 students
This chart display total students of Oakton High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Oakton High School
Total Classroom Teachers
165 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Oakton High School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Oakton High School by grade.

School Rankings

Oakton High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakton High School is 0.69, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#228 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Oakton High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
77%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oakton 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.
80-84%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oakton 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Oakton High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
7%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Oakton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Oakton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
6%
22%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Oakton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
45%
46%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Oakton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Oakton High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oakton High School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Oakton High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
97%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Oakton High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oakton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oakton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakton High School's ranking?
Oakton High School is ranked #228 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Oakton High School often compared to?
Oakton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oakton High School?
The graduation rate of Oakton High School is 97%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Oakton High School?
2,635 students attend Oakton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Oakton High School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakton High School?
Oakton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakton High School offer ?
Oakton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakton High School part of?
Oakton High School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.

School Reviews

Review Oakton 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:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,635 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 97% (Top 5%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links