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West Springfield High School

6100 Rolling Rd, Springfield, VA, 22152-1515 -

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Definition of Terms

West Springfield High School

School Level

High school

Grades Offered

Grades 9 - 12

County

Fairfax County, VA

Students & Faculty

Total Students

2259 students

% Male / % Female

48% / 52%

Total Classroom Teachers

150 teachers

Students by Grade

Grade 9 - 602 students

Grade 10 - 522 students

Grade 11 - 576 students

Grade 12 - 559 students

This School

( VA ) School Average

Teacher : Student Ratio

1:15

1:13

Students by Ethnicity

This School

( VA ) School Average

% American Indian	n/a	n/a
% Asian	16%	4%
% Hispanic	10%	8%
% Black	7%	27%
% White	62%	58%
% Unknown	5 %	4%

Additional Student Information

This School

( VA ) School Average

% Eligible for Free Lunch

28%

% Eligible for Reduced Lunch

% 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%

West Springfield High School is a public high school located in Springfield in Fairfax County, Virginia, at 6100 Rolling Road, and is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system. West Springfield (often referred to as WSHS) enrolls students from grades 9-12, offers the Advanced Placement program.
History: The school opened in 1966. A planetarium was added in 1967. A school renovation was completed in 1991, which included the construction of new classrooms in a courtyard and remodeling the library, Coward Auditorium, Spartan Hall, and the Career Center.
Layout: The school is laid out on two stories with the library, planetarium, administration offices and cafeteria in front and auditorium and gymnasium in the back. The school shares a layout with Herndon High School, located in the western part of the county.
Athletics: WSHS participates in a wide variety of high school sports. The school competes in the Patriot District which is in the Northern Region of the Virginia High School League. Major rivals have traditionally been Lake Braddock Secondary School, Robinson Secondary School and Robert E. Lee High School, based on their geographic proximity. Top ranked WSHS athletic programs include its boys and girls soccer teams, girls basketball team, and boys and girls cross country teams. Alumni of note include James Dexter (former NFL offensive lineman with the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals), Kara Lawson (Guard for WNBA Sacramento Monarchs), and Joe Saunders (Baseball pitcher for the LA Angels of Anahiem) West Springfield's school mascot is a Spartan soldier and school colors are orange and blue.
Music: The Wind Symphony has, under the baton of Laurence J. Einuis Jr., received consistent ratings of "Superior" at band festivals for the past several years, and the Symphonic and Concert bands, while playing lower grade pieces, continues to receive "Superior" ratings. The Jazz band has received "Superior" ratings in all of their recent competitions, and received several awards during their last spring trip. There are also the Marching Spartans who have won USSBA Group 5-A Championships, are Virginia champions and All-States champions. The band earned its second Honor Band title in 2006.
The Symphonic Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Steve Fraser, played as an honor orchestra in the 2005 Virginia Music Educator's Association.
WSHS also has a Guitar program, with school-provided guitars for students to use. Their Jazz Guitar Combo is one of few high school groups of it's kind in the region. They receive consistent ratings of "Superior," as does the Advanced Guitar Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble. The current director is Mr. Keith Owens. The Guitar Program is currently the largest music department in terms of population, with their 5 different levels of difficulty. Many Freshman begin with Guitar 1 to learn the basics of the guitar, with many going on to Guitar 2, and many still go on to other ensembles.
WSHS also has a choral program, featuring five classes, four of which are auditioned for. Spartan Choir is unauditioned, mixed class. Ladies Select is an all women's choir that sometimes sings a capella. Madrigals is a mixed a capella choir. Pizazz is an all women's dance choir that is an 8th period, and Personalities is a mixed dance choir. At competitions, the Choral department has received many awards and recognitions, as well as many Superior ratings over the past several years. All choral classes are taught by Michael Dombrow, and all show choirs performances are choreographed by John Gonzalez.
Spartan Sports Teams: The West Springfield Spartan varsity football team holds the Virginia State High School Football record for most combined points for two teams in a single game with West Potomac High School. The West Potomac Wildcats won the game 81-74 in 4 overtimes. West Springfield could not extend the game when QB Peter Lalich fumbled at the goal line and was recovered by West Potomac to end the game.
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About This Zip Code (22152)

School Zip (22152)

(VA) State Average

Population (Approximate)

28,236 people

6,532,353 people

% (age 25+) w/College Degree

62%

26%

Population Average Age

38 years old

35.7 years old

Average Household size

2.8 persons

2.5 persons

Median Household Income

$81,076

$50,207

Avg. # of Rooms in Household

7.4 rooms

6.0 rooms

Median Age of Housing Structure

34 years old

34 years old

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% Owning / % Renting

81% / 19%

67% / 33%

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Nearby Schools:


1. Lake Braddock Secondary - 3839 students - view location
2. Lee High School - 2025 students - view location
3. Annandale High School - 2425 students - view location
4. Robinson Secondary - 4163 students - view location
5. Thomas Jefferson High School - 1738 students - view location
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