Centreville High School is a public high school located in unincorporated southwestern Fairfax County, Virginia, north of Clifton and east of the Centreville.
Serving 2,347 students in grades 9-12, Centreville High School ranks in the top 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher 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 70% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Centreville High serves the west part of Clifton, VA, covering an area of approximately 15.6 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 2.9 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Centreville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Centreville High School's student population of 2,347 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 183 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,347 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
183 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
School Motto
Strive for Perfection, Settle for Excellence.
School Rankings
Centreville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centreville High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#589 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Silver, Carolina blue
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centreville High School's ranking?
Centreville High School is ranked #589 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Centreville High School often compared to?
Centreville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westfield High School, Chantilly High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Centreville High School?
The graduation rate of Centreville High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Centreville High School?
2,347 students attend Centreville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Centreville High School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Centreville High School?
Centreville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centreville High School offer ?
Centreville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Centreville High School part of?
Centreville High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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