How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MOUNT VERNON HIGH | WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Alexandria, VA | Springfield, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,858 | 2,799 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.0% | 14.6% |
| 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 | MOUNT VERNON HIGH | WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,816 | $19,816 |
| District | Fairfax County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | MOUNT VERNON HIGH | WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.9% | 46.5% |
| African American | 21.3% | 12.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.3% | 18.0% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 8.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MOUNT VERNON HIGH | WEST SPRINGFIELD HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 24 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 168.9:1 | 254.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.6% | 10.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 134 | 58 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.