How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fairfax High | Woodson High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Fairfax, VA | Fairfax, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,404 | 2,436 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 30.1% | 12.3% |
| 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 | Fairfax High | Woodson High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,975 | $18,975 |
| District | Fairfax County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fairfax High | Woodson High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.1% | 46.6% |
| African American | 10.1% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.2% | 14.8% |
| Asian | 23.6% | 24.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 7.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fairfax High | Woodson High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 30 | 25 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 208:1 | 197:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.8% | 14.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 64 | 21 |
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.