Enrollment
226
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, VA
Fairfax County Adult High
Federal NCES profile for Fairfax County Adult High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000422
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairfax County Adult High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 226
- students enrolled
Fairfax County Adult High has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfax County Adult High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Springfield, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fairfax County Adult High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fairfax County Adult High
Fairfax County Adult High is a small high school in Springfield, Virginia, enrolling 226 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Virginia schools and 25% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Virginia schools, with 226 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Springfield's high schools, it stands alongside West Springfield High (2,799 students): Fairfax County Adult High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 18.5:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Fairfax County Adult High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fairfax County Adult High compares
Fairfax County Adult High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.0%
Asian 10.6%
White 8.4%
African American 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Fairfax County Adult High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Fairfax County Adult High.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Fairfax County Adult High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairfax County Adult High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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 Springfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~226 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fairfax County Adult High
How many students attend Fairfax County Adult High?
Fairfax County Adult High has 226 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairfax County Adult High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairfax County Adult High is 17.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairfax County Adult High?
The largest demographic group at Fairfax County Adult High is Hispanic or Latino at 77.0% of enrollment, in Springfield, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairfax County Adult High?
Fairfax County Adult High has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fairfax County Adult High rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairfax County Adult High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
Is Fairfax County Adult High a good school?
Fairfax County Adult High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Fairfax County Adult 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.
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