- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, VA
Bryant High
Federal NCES profile for Bryant High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000497
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 94
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bryant High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 154
- students enrolled
Bryant High has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Bryant High shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 510126000497 · Alexandria, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 9.6:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Bryant High shrank from 174 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bryant 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 154
Bryant High
154 students
What this shows Bryant High reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bryant High compares
Bryant High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
81.8%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 31 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
African American 11.7%
Asian 9.1%
White 7.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Bryant High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Bryant High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bryant 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
Similar high schools in Alexandria
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Alexandria City High School
Standard public school
4,655 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
West Potomac High
Standard public school
2,710 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edison High
Standard public school
2,294 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
Standard public school
2,108 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Mount Vernon High
Standard public school
1,858 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bryant High
How many students attend Bryant High?
Bryant High has 154 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryant High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bryant High is 9.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bryant High?
The largest demographic group at Bryant High is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bryant High?
Bryant High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Bryant High rank among high schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Bryant High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Alexandria, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Alexandria on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Bryant 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.