- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000585
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
West Springfield High held near 2,748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+85 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 151.8 → 196.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+85 students YoY 510126000585 · Springfield, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,799 enr · 18.5:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
West Springfield High held near 2,748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+85 headcount). Teacher FTE added 151.8 → 196.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
West Springfield 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
- This school
West Springfield High
2,799 students
- Westfield High
Westfield High
2,737 students
What this shows West Springfield High reports 2,799 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Springfield High compares
West Springfield 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~2,799 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,663 (2022-23) → 2,748 (2023-24), nearly flat (+85).
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.