South Lakes High School

11400 South Lakes Dr
Reston, VA 20191
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,565 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

South Lakes High School's student population of 2,565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 192 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,565 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
192 teachers
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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 0.72, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1112 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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51%
54%
This chart display 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.
60-64%
69%
This chart display 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
25%
18%
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Black
13%
22%
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White
43%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart display the diversity score of South Lakes High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of South Lakes High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
41%
This chart display 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 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart display 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 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 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 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?
2,565 students attend South Lakes High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of South Lakes High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 13:1, which is lower 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 Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,565 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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