How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Edison High | Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alexandria, VA | Alexandria, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,294 | 2,108 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.6% | 11.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Edison High | Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,975 | $18,975 |
| District | Fairfax County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Edison High | Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.9% | 20.7% |
| African American | 18.3% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.6% | 7.4% |
| Asian | 12.4% | 60.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Edison High | Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 21 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 197:1 | 238:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 7.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 60 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.