- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Herndon, VA
Herndon High
Federal NCES profile for Herndon 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 510126000495
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herndon High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #13 of 14
- public schools in Herndon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Herndon High has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herndon High ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Herndon, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Herndon High held near 2,360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 143.5 → 192.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 510126000495 · Herndon, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,261 enr · 15.8:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Herndon High held near 2,360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 143.5 → 192.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Herndon 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
Herndon High
2,261 students
What this shows Herndon High reports 2,261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herndon High compares
Herndon 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,261 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,261
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$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 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 28.2%
Asian 7.6%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Herndon High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
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 Herndon 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 | Higher 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 Herndon 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
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 (~2,261 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Herndon High
How many students attend Herndon High?
Herndon High has 2,261 students enrolled. It is a high school in Herndon, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,361 (2022-23) → 2,360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herndon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Herndon High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herndon High?
41.5% of students at Herndon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herndon High?
The largest demographic group at Herndon High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Herndon, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herndon High?
Herndon 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 Herndon High rank among public schools in Herndon?
By Resource Investment Index, Herndon High ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Herndon, 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 Herndon on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Herndon 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.