Woodson High School

9525 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 2,481 students in grades 9-12, Woodson High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher 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 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Woodson High School's student population of 2,481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 168 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,481 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodson High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodson High School is 0.67, 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)
#449 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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68%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Woodson 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.
75-79%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodson 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
26%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
18%
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Black
5%
22%
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White
50%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Woodson High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Woodson 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 Woodson 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 Woodson 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 Woodson High School's ranking?
Woodson High School is ranked #449 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodson High School?
The graduation rate of Woodson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Woodson High School?
2,481 students attend Woodson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Woodson High School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodson High School?
Woodson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodson High School offer ?
Woodson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodson High School part of?
Woodson High School is part of Fairfax Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : 95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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