- Enrollment
- 4,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fairfax, VA
Woodson High
Federal NCES profile for Woodson 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 510126000600
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodson High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #23 of 23
- public schools in Fairfax · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodson High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodson High ranks #23 of 23 public schools in Fairfax, VA.
School address
District: Fairfax County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510126000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Woodson High held near 2,473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 162.5 → 198.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 510126000600 · Fairfax, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,436 enr · 15:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students)
Woodson High held near 2,473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 162.5 → 198.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Woodson 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
Woodson High
2,436 students
What this shows Woodson High reports 2,436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodson High compares
Woodson 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 82% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,436 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,436
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
Counselors12.5 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Asian 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Woodson 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 Woodson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Braddock Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robinson Secondary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayfield Secondary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chantilly High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Springfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodson 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 Fairfax
1 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 (~2,436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Woodson High
How many students attend Woodson High?
Woodson High has 2,436 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fairfax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,478 (2022-23) → 2,473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodson High is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodson High?
10.6% of students at Woodson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodson High?
The largest demographic group at Woodson High is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Fairfax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodson High?
Woodson 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 Woodson High rank among public schools in Fairfax?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodson High ranks #23 of 23 public schools in Fairfax, 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 Fairfax on the city page.
What other schools are in Fairfax County Public Schools?
Besides Woodson 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.