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Annandale High School

4700 Medford Dr, Annandale, VA, 22003-5443 -

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Definition of Terms

Annandale High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Fairfax County, VA

Students & Faculty

Total Students

2425 students

% Male / % Female

49% / 51%

Total Classroom Teachers

174 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 660 students

Grade 10 - 544 students

Grade 11 - 711 students

Grade 12 - 510 students

This School

( VA ) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:14

1:13

Students by Ethnicity

This School

( VA ) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	n/a
% Asian	22%	4%
% Hispanic	27%	8%
% Black	16%	27%
% White	33%	58%
% Unknown	2 %	4%

Additional Student Information

This School

( VA ) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

26%

28%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

% Migrant Students Enrolled

n/a

n/a

( VA ) Statewide Testing Performance

School Statewide Performance

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School District Name

Fairfax County Public s School District

This School's Agency

( VA ) District Average

Number of Schools Managed	207	4
Number of Students Managed	164,193 students	3,893 students
District Total Revenue	$2,054,496,000	$33,339,000
District Expenditure	$2,038,156,000	$35,891,000
District Revenue / Student	$12,513	$9,974
District Expenditure / Student	$12,413	$10,088
District Graduation Rates	89%	84%

Annandale High School is a high school in Annandale in Fairfax County, Virginia. This school is one of the oldest schools in the area, founded in 1954 and still on its original campus. Annandale was built to relieve congestion and overcrowding from Mount Vernon and Fairfax High School.
School Summary: Annandale's diverse student body, challenging courses, outstanding activities program, and positive professional staff provide ample opportunities for every student to succeed.
There are eight active honor societies, as well as numerous academically oriented clubs. The school offers a full range of athletic opportunities for males and females, and outstanding athletic achievements include numerous state championships and Coach of the Year awards. Annandale High also excels in the arts; its band has been recognized as a Virginia Honor Band, and it is proud of a top-rated orchestra and choral program which have earned the music department Blue Ribbon status from the Virginia State Music Educators. Annandale's outstanding theater program has trained students to take on lead roles in college productions all over the country. Award-winning student art work and photography are on display in museums and public buildings throughout the area.
The school is supported by an active Parent-Student-Teacher Association that fosters parent involvement in the educational process. The school also receives strong support from the community surrounding it, including local businesses and community organizations. Annandale offers a fully staffed college and career center, open to students and parents; houses adult education classes; and encourages community use of its facilities.
AHS also has the following FCPS Programs:
Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID).
Early Identification Program (EIP).
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).
International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IBMYP).
International Baccalaureate Program (IB).
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
Transitional High School Program.
Special Education- servicing Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, MR/DD Autism and MOD.
Some critics among the students and parents of Annandale students disagree with the school's lax policies toward advancing all students to their fullest potential. With the AVID and IB programs, smarter students are put into advanced classes whereas other students are in normal classes to which the No Child Left Behind Act is more prevalent. Annandale High School has also been criticized for changing to the IB program in recent years because of its lack of college recognition.
Additional History: The school was all-white segregated institution when it was founded in 1954, but by the late 90's the proportion of white students was only 44% and there were students from 73 countries, speaking 43 different languages. For this reason, it was visited in 1998 by President Bill Clinton's President�s Advisory Board on Race for round-table discussions. As of 2005-06, 87 nationalities, 46 languages and the one of the most diverse populations in the country. This school has an IB program that is very culturally diverse. Annandale prides itself as being a school for all the people, respectful and proud of its diversity... A GSA club(Gay/Straight Alliance) is present at Annandale and the incidents of intolerance is low. Many groups have strong club activities such as the Latino, Western African, and Jewish Culture groups. Teaching Tolerance is practiced by many of the teachers within the subject curriculum, and the ethics committee of the student government is strong with programs to increase sensitivity to others throughout the year. Strong gang presence in the school is unfortunate... Though AHS provides a non-tolerance policy towards gang members, and affiliated activities/signs/etc which has been proven to be seemingly influential.
In December 2006 Shawn A. Hearn, formerly assistant principal at Annandale High School and then working as principal for Eastern Senior High School, was fired after he was arrested for assaulting students in four separate incidents. He is being sued in civil court for $500,000 for attacking his students.
Football: The football program at Annandale is one of pride and joys of the Annandale community. In 50 years, Annandale has won six football state championships (1965, 1967, 1972, 1978, 1993, and 1994) and the Patriot District Champion title (most recently in 2006). Much of the following information in this section is taken from an article by Justin Creech for The Connection Newspapers found here.
Annandale's inaugural season was in the fall of 1957. With future Hall of Fame coach Ed Henry, the Atoms won the Fairfax County title in their first two seasons of play. By 1960, Annandale had captured four county titles in four years of play and by 1965 won its first state championship by defeating Granby High School 20-0. In only nine seasons of play, Annandale had built the foundation for long term success, but suffered a major blow losing Henry who, after capturing four Fairfax County titles and one state title in nine seasons, decided to pursue college coaching. Annandale prinicipal Ralph Buckley offered the position to running back coach Bob Hardage after Henry moved on. Henry would return to the high school level in 1969 at Marshall for six seasons, then eight seasons at Robinson, and return to the college ranks at the University of Virginia in 1983.
In 1966, the Atoms failed to qualify for the regional championship game because of a tie in their 9-0-1 record. With that disappointment as motivation, Hardage and the Atoms posted the school's third consecutive undefeated season in 1967, capping it with a regional title game victory over Yorktown.
The Atoms would go the next two seasons without championships before the playoff format would be changed calling for two rounds of regional playoffs and two rounds in the state tournament. After winning the district in 1971, Annandale would make it to the regional final before falling 27-0 to eventual state champion T.C. Williams. This would set the stage for 1972 in which the Atoms beat Titans in the in the '72 opener 23-16.
Annandale would go on to capture their third state championship in school history in 1972. They defeated former coach Ed Henry and his Marshall Statesmen 14-13 in the regional final before defeating Maury High School in the state final.
The current head coach of Annandale is Dick Adams who played varsity football at Annandale from 1972-1974. He also coached under Hardage for eight seasons. In his fourth season as head coach in 1993, Adams would lead Annandale to its first state championship since 1978 posting a 13-1 record and defeating Pulaski High School in the state final. With 14 returning starters, the Atoms repeated as state champions in 1994 posting a 14-0 record and defeating G.W. Danville in overtime, 47-41, in the state final.
Notable Alumni: Mark Hamill, (Luke Skywalker) of Star Wars (Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi).
Dave Grohl, musician, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age (did not graduate).
Kelly Willis Country Music Artist, Class of '86.
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About This Zip Code (22003)

School Zip (22003)

(VA) State Average

Population (Approximate)

53,029 people

6,532,353 people

% (age 25+) w/College Degree

55%

26%

Population Average Age

38 years old

35.7 years old

Average Household size

2.8 persons

2.5 persons

Median Household Income

$73,747

$50,207

Avg. # of Rooms in Household

7 rooms

6.0 rooms

Median Age of Housing Structure

40 years old

34 years old

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% Owning / % Renting

70% / 30%

67% / 33%

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