Enrollment
2,161
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Annandale, VA
Annandale High
Federal NCES profile for Annandale High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000423
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Annandale High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Annandale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Annandale High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Annandale High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Annandale, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
143.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Annandale High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Annandale High
Annandale High is a higher-need, large high school in Annandale, Virginia, enrolling 2,161 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.5% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,161 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 28 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #22, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Annandale High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Annandale High compares
Annandale High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 10% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,161 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,161
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Virginia - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.8%
Asian 16.8%
White 13.1%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Annandale High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Annandale High.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Annandale High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Annandale High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 3,710
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 3,256
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Annandale High
How many students attend Annandale High?
Annandale High has 2,161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Annandale, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annandale High?
The student-teacher ratio at Annandale High is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Annandale High?
63.5% of students at Annandale High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Annandale High?
The largest demographic group at Annandale High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.8% of enrollment, in Annandale, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Annandale High?
Annandale High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Annandale High rank among public schools in Annandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Annandale High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Annandale, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Annandale on the city page.
Is Annandale High a good school?
Annandale High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Annandale High, Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students), Robinson Secondary (3,710 students), and Hayfield Secondary (3,256 students). See the Fairfax County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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