Enrollment
2,799
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, VA
West Springfield High
Federal NCES profile for West Springfield 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 510126000585
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Springfield High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Springfield High has class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Springfield High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Springfield, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
151.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Springfield High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Springfield High
West Springfield High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Springfield, Virginia, enrolling 2,799 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Virginia schools and 33% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.6% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,799 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 255 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Springfield's high schools, it stands alongside Lewis High (1,658 students): West Springfield High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 14.5:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside West Springfield High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Springfield High compares
West Springfield High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 75% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,799 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,799
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 97% in Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,977
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Asian 13.8%
African American 12.2%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, West Springfield High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes West Springfield High.
$17,977
Per student
+23%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Springfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Springfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
- 2,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,799 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Springfield High
How many students attend West Springfield High?
West Springfield High has 2,799 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Springfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Springfield High is 18.5:1, which is 33% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Springfield High?
14.6% of students at West Springfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Springfield High?
The largest demographic group at West Springfield High is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Springfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Springfield High?
West Springfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Springfield High rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, West Springfield High ranks #1 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.
Is West Springfield High a good school?
West Springfield High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides West Springfield 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.
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