- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alexandria, VA
Edison High
Federal NCES profile for Edison 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 510126000461
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Alexandria · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison High has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison High ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Alexandria, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Edison High held near 2,285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 137.3 → 172.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 510126000461 · Alexandria, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,294 enr · 16.7:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Edison High held near 2,285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 137.3 → 172.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Edison 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
Edison High
2,294 students
What this shows Edison High reports 2,294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison High compares
Edison High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 44% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,294 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,294
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
White 27.9%
African American 18.3%
Asian 12.4%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Edison High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Edison 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 | Similar 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 Edison 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
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
Bryant High
Alternative education program
154 students 9.6:1 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 (~2,294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison High
How many students attend Edison High?
Edison High has 2,294 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alexandria, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,267 (2022-23) → 2,285 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison High?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison High is 16.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison High?
32.5% of students at Edison High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison High?
The largest demographic group at Edison High is Hispanic or Latino at 35.6% of enrollment, in Alexandria, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison High?
Edison 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 Edison High rank among high schools in Alexandria?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison 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 Edison 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.