- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Falls Church, VA
Justice High
Federal NCES profile for Justice High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000505
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Justice High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Falls Church · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Justice High has class sizes larger than 83% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Justice High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Falls Church, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Justice High held near 2,404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 146.8 → 148.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+42 students YoY 510126000505 · Falls Church, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,357 enr · 16.1:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Justice High held near 2,404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 146.8 → 148.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Justice 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
Justice High
2,357 students
What this shows Justice High reports 2,357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Justice High compares
Justice 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 16% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,357 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,357
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Virginia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 18.7%
African American 10.1%
Asian 9.9%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Justice High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Justice 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Justice 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 (~2,357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Justice High
How many students attend Justice High?
Justice High has 2,357 students enrolled. It is a high school in Falls Church, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,362 (2022-23) → 2,404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justice High?
The student-teacher ratio at Justice High is 16.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Justice High?
66.8% of students at Justice High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Justice High?
The largest demographic group at Justice High is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Falls Church, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Justice High?
Justice High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Justice High rank among high schools in Falls Church?
By Resource Investment Index, Justice High ranks #4 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 Justice 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.