- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000423
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Annandale High held near 2,192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 143.3 → 149.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510126000423 · Annandale, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,161 enr · 15.1:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Annandale High held near 2,192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 143.3 → 149.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Annandale High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary
4,411 students
- Robinson Secon
Robinson Secondary
3,710 students
- Hayfield Secon
Hayfield Secondary
3,256 students
- Chantilly High
Chantilly High
2,937 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- This school
Annandale High
2,161 students
What this shows Annandale High reports 2,161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Annandale High compares
Annandale High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Fairfax County Public Schools reports $18,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,161 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,182 (2022-23) → 2,192 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.