- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Clifton, VA
Centreville High
Federal NCES profile for Centreville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126002114
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centreville High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Centreville High has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centreville High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clifton, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-136 students YoY
Centreville High shrank from 2,623 students in 2022-23 to 2,487 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 149.5 → 170.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-136 students YoY 510126002114 · Clifton, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,347 enr · 15.8:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Centreville High shrank from 2,623 students in 2022-23 to 2,487 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 149.5 → 170.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Centreville 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
Centreville High
2,347 students
What this shows Centreville High reports 2,347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centreville High compares
Centreville 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,347 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,347
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 30.5%
White 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 30.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, Centreville High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
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 Centreville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centreville 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 (~2,347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Centreville High
How many students attend Centreville High?
Centreville High has 2,347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clifton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,623 (2022-23) → 2,487 (2023-24), down 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centreville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Centreville High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centreville High?
27.6% of students at Centreville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centreville High?
The largest demographic group at Centreville High is Asian at 30.5% of enrollment, in Clifton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centreville High?
Centreville High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Centreville High rank among public schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Centreville High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clifton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Centreville 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.