- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000422
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 20
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Fairfax County Adult High grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 510126000422 · Springfield, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Fairfax County Adult High grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fairfax County Adult 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 226
Fairfax County Adult High
226 students
What this shows Fairfax County Adult High reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairfax County Adult High compares
Fairfax County Adult High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~226 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 27.
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 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.