Westfield High School is a public high school in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, west of the Chantilly CDP. It is a part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving students from the communities including Chantilly and Centreville as well as areas with Herndon addresses in grades 9???2.
Serving 2,737 students in grades 9-12, Westfield 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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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: 2,737 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Westfield High serves the west part of Chantilly, VA, covering an area of approximately 30.1 square miles. Typically, families in this zone can expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located 6.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Westfield High School's student population of 2,737 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 213 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,737 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
213 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Westfield 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 Westfield High School is 0.77, 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
#1321 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)65-69%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
23%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-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 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldogs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westfield High School's ranking?
Westfield High School is ranked #1321 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Westfield High School often compared to?
Westfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chantilly High School, Centreville High School 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westfield High School?
The graduation rate of Westfield High School is 93%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Westfield High School?
2,737 students attend Westfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Westfield High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westfield High School?
Westfield High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westfield High School offer ?
Westfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Westfield High School part of?
Westfield High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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