- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Warrenton, VA
Fauquier High
Federal NCES profile for Fauquier High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510132000607
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fauquier High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Warrenton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fauquier High has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fauquier High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Warrenton, VA.
School address
District: Fauquier County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510132000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Fauquier High held near 1,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.5 → 100.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 510132000607 · Warrenton, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,156 enr · 12:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High (1,313 students)
Fauquier High held near 1,161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.5 → 100.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fauquier High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,313 students
- Kettle Run Hig
Kettle Run High
1,175 students
- This school
Fauquier High
1,156 students
- Cedar Lee Midd
Cedar Lee Middle
861 students
- W.C. Taylor Mi
W.C. Taylor Middle
623 students
- Auburn Middle
Auburn Middle
570 students
What this shows Fauquier High reports 1,156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fauquier High compares
Fauquier 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,156 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,156
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$15,817
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Fauquier High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fauquier County Public Schools reports $15,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fauquier High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kettle Run High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Lee Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W.C. Taylor Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fauquier High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fauquier High
How many students attend Fauquier High?
Fauquier High has 1,156 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warrenton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,162 (2022-23) → 1,161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fauquier High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fauquier High is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fauquier High?
26.9% of students at Fauquier High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fauquier High?
The largest demographic group at Fauquier High is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Warrenton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fauquier High?
Fauquier High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Fauquier High rank among public schools in Warrenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fauquier High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Warrenton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Warrenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Fauquier County Public Schools?
Besides Fauquier High, Fauquier County Public Schools also operates Liberty High (1,313 students), Kettle Run High (1,175 students), and Cedar Lee Middle (861 students). See the Fauquier County Public Schools district page for the complete list.