Fauquier High School is a public high school in Warrenton, Virginia, United States. The school is part of Fauquier County Public Schools and is located at 705 Waterloo Road. Its mascot is the falcon.
Serving 1,156 students in grades 9-12, Fauquier High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,156 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fauquier High serves the northwest part of Warrenton, VA, covering an area of approximately 320.4 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 21.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fauquier High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Fauquier High School's student population of 1,156 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,156 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fauquier High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fauquier High School is 0.59, 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
#474 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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
94%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-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
White, Red
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fauquier High School's ranking?
Fauquier High School is ranked #474 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Fauquier High School often compared to?
Fauquier High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fauquier High School?
The graduation rate of Fauquier High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Fauquier High School?
1,156 students attend Fauquier High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Fauquier High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fauquier High School?
Fauquier High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fauquier High School offer ?
Fauquier High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fauquier High School part of?
Fauquier High School is part of Fauquier County School District.
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