Fairfax High School is a public high school in the Eastern United States, located in Fairfax, Virginia, a suburb west of Washington, D.C. in Northern Virginia. The school is owned by the City of Fairfax, but is operated by Fairfax County Public Schools under a contractual agreement between it and Fairfax County.
Serving 2,404 students in grades 9-12, Fairfax 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fairfax High serves the west part of Fairfax, VA, covering an area of approximately 10.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fairfax High School's student population of 2,404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 140 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,404 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Rankings
Fairfax 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 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
#1068 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
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
89%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Grey
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fairfax High School's ranking?
Fairfax High School is ranked #1068 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fairfax High School often compared to?
Fairfax High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairfax High School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fairfax High School?
The graduation rate of Fairfax High School is 89%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Fairfax High School?
2,404 students attend Fairfax High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Fairfax High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fairfax High School?
Fairfax High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fairfax High School offer ?
Fairfax High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fairfax High School part of?
Fairfax High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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