Carter G. Woodson High School, commonly known as C. G. Woodson High School or simply Woodson, is a high school located in Fairfax County, Virginia, just outside the east end of the city of Fairfax limits, opposite the shopping center on Main Street.
Serving 2,473 students in grades 9-12, Woodson High School ranks in the top 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 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Woodson High School's student population of 2,473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 199 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
199 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
School Motto
'Try to leave this world a little better than you found it'
School Mascot
Cavaliers
School Rankings
Woodson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodson High School is 0.68, 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
#782 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
25%
8%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavaliers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodson High School's ranking?
Woodson High School is ranked #782 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodson High School?
The graduation rate of Woodson High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Woodson High School?
2,473 students attend Woodson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Woodson High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodson High School?
Woodson High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodson High School offer ?
Woodson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodson High School part of?
Woodson High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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