Serving 226 students in grades 9-12, Fairfax County Adult High School ranks in the bottom 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 6-9% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfax County Adult High School's student population of 226 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
226 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fairfax County Adult High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairfax County Adult High School is 0.39, which is less 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
#1574 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
6-9%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
42%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax County Adult High School's ranking?
Fairfax County Adult High School is ranked #1574 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fairfax County Adult High School often compared to?
Fairfax County Adult High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robinson Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax County Adult High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfax County Adult High School is 6-9%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Fairfax County Adult High School?
226 students attend Fairfax County Adult High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fairfax County Adult High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfax County Adult High School?
Fairfax County Adult High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfax County Adult High School offer ?
Fairfax County Adult High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairfax County Adult High School part of?
Fairfax County Adult High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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