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Fairfax High School vs. Fairfax High School Academy

Should you attend Fairfax High School or Fairfax High School Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fairfax High School
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
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4/
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Bottom 50%
Fairfax High School Academy
3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
Top Rankings

Fairfax High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 2,351 students in grades 9-12,聽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.
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School Type
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Vocational
Grades Offered
9-12
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Total Students
2,351 students
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This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fairfax High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fairfax High School.
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Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fairfax High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fairfax County School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Test Scores

#1068 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fairfax High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairfax High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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78%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fairfax High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
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68%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
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89%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fairfax High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fairfax High School by grade.
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Grade 9 Students
530
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Grade 10 Students
589
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Grade 11 Students
615
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Grade 12 Students
617
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fairfax High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fairfax High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fairfax High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fairfax High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fairfax High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fairfax County School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
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This chart showcases the diversity score of Fairfax High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fairfax High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fairfax High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fairfax County School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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