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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
Blue, Red, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Edison High School Academy is part of Fairfax County School District.
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