Westfield High School
Westfield High School serves 2,682 students in grades 9-12.
Westfield High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Westfield High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Westfield High School's student population of 2,682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 175 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,682 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 175 teachers |
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School Comparison
Westfield High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Westfield High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #242 out of 1791 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 82% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 21% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 16% |
| Black | 13% | 22% |
| White | 38% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fairfax County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westfield High School is Chantilly High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stone Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Westgate Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Falls Church Westgate Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 76%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 559 students10
0.0 miles
7500 Magarity Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 610-5700 0 PK-6 559 - Centreville Cub Run Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 86%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 571 students10
1.3 miles
5301 Sully Station Dr
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 633-7500 1.3 PK-6 571 - Centreville Stone Middle School Magnet School
Math: 66% | Reading: 81%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 768 students10
1.8 miles
5500 Sully Park Dr.
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 631-5500 1.8 7-8 768 - Centreville Deer Park Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 75%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 628 students10
2.0 miles
15109 Carlbern Dr
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 802-5000 2 PK-6 628 - Chantilly Little River Elementary School Math: 90% | Reading: 89%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 796 students10
2.2 miles
43464 Hyland Hills St
Chantilly, VA 20152
(703) 957-4360 2.2 PK-5 796
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