Enrollment
2,737
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chantilly, VA
Westfield High
Federal NCES profile for Westfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126002529
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Chantilly · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield High has class sizes larger than 91% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Chantilly, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126002529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
160.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield High
Westfield High is a large high school in Chantilly, Virginia, enrolling 2,737 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Virginia schools and 23% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,737 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (30%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.7% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chantilly's high schools, it stands alongside Chantilly High (2,937 students): Westfield High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Westfield 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 Westfield High compares
Westfield 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,737 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,737
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 91% in Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
103
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Asian 23.1%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 30.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Westfield High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Westfield 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 Westfield 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 | Similar size | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield 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
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Chantilly
1 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 (~2,737 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westfield High
How many students attend Westfield High?
Westfield High has 2,737 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chantilly, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield High is 17.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westfield High?
27.6% of students at Westfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield High?
The largest demographic group at Westfield High is White at 30.4% of enrollment, in Chantilly, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield High?
Westfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Westfield High rank among public schools in Chantilly?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Chantilly, 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 Chantilly on the city page.
Is Westfield High a good school?
Westfield High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Westfield 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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