- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Falls Church, VA
Falls Church High
Federal NCES profile for Falls Church High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000468
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falls Church High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Falls Church High has class sizes larger than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falls Church High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Falls Church High held near 2,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 129.0 → 139.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 510126000468 · Falls Church, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,170 enr · 16.8:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Falls Church High held near 2,154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 129.0 → 139.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Falls Church 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
Falls Church High
2,170 students
What this shows Falls Church High reports 2,170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falls Church High compares
Falls Church 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▼ 8% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,170 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,170
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Virginia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.2%
White 15.3%
Asian 13.0%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Falls Church High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
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 Falls Church 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falls Church 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 Falls Church
3 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 (~2,170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falls Church High
How many students attend Falls Church High?
Falls Church High has 2,170 students enrolled. It is a high school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,118 (2022-23) → 2,154 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falls Church High?
The student-teacher ratio at Falls Church High is 16.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falls Church High?
52.8% of students at Falls Church High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falls Church High?
The largest demographic group at Falls Church High is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falls Church High?
Falls Church High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Falls Church High rank among high schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Falls Church High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Falls Church, 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 Falls Church on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Falls Church 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.