Enrollment
2,436
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510126000600
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
162.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodson High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodson High
Woodson High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Fairfax, Virginia, enrolling 2,436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.6% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,436 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fairfax County Public Schools spends $17,977 per pupil, 23% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Fairfax's high schools, it stands alongside Fairfax High (2,404 students): Woodson High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 18.8:1).
Fairfax County Public Schools also operates Lake Braddock Secondary (4,411 students) and Robinson Secondary (3,710 students) alongside Woodson 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 Woodson High compares
Woodson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 46.6%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fairfax County Public Schools, which includes Woodson 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 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
- 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 Fairfax
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 (~2,436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 53/100 (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 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.
Is Woodson High a good school?
Woodson High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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