Thomas Alva Edison High School is one of 25 high schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Thomas Edison is an International Baccalaureate school. Edison High School has traditionally been a relatively small public high school in terms of the size of its student population.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
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14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red, Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Edison High School Academy is part of Fairfax County School District.
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