Edison High School
Alexandria, VA 22310
Phone: (703) 924-8000
District: Fairfax County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 2301 students
Edison High School, a public school located in Alexandria, VA, serves grades 9-12 in the Fairfax County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Edison High School is a public school located in Alexandria, VA. 2301 students attend Edison High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
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| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 3/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Virginia Department of Education, using 2025 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics, and using 2025 demographic data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: June 9, 2026
very safe and good ib school. recommend
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Great school best Teacher easy to communicate
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I was a student at Edison from 2015 to 2019 and I had a great time there. I had supportive teachers and counselors. Overall, Edison is a great school and I recommend this school to my fellow people.
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I had a great time there at Edison high school.
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Great school, great community. All teachers are very good and care about the students. STEM program is great.
Posted: April 29, 2020
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Edison is an amazing school, and very welcoming of everyone.
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Excellent, this school is the only school that has all combined STEM Program currently and students are likely the program.
Posted: January 27, 2020
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Posted: January 27, 2020
The info on this site is incomplete. In Virginia the schools offer either AP or IB. Edison offers full IB diploma to students, with some students choosing to take just some IB classes, others Pershing a full diploma, Of course AP participation rates will be less than 1% as itÂ’s simply not offered as an option! Instead, Edison runs a phenomenal STEM program ( grades 9-11), famous Edison academy teaching kids employable skills as well as widely known Edison Writing center. My daughter is in 10th grade now and we could not be happier with the quality of education, coupled with multiple after - school activities such as Model UN club and very strong sports program.
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Daughter graduated last year. Successfully completed IB program, and is now in college where she is in the honors program. Edison prepared her for college and provided a great education.
Posted: October 25, 2018
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My son attended Edison he went from 9th grade to 12th grade , I would recommend this great School. Teachers are very supportive in any issue learning process.
Posted: August 6, 2013
I graduated in 2012, and after 1 year of college I can confidently say that Edison prepared me well for college. Most teachers I encountered were excellent and engaging. The diverse student body makes the school lively and broad-minded. As a student facing depression, however, I did feel there was some severe lacking in my counselor, the school psychologist, and many of the teachers. But I must say, I look back on Edison with great fondness and it is very easy to get a good education there!
Posted: June 19, 2013
Other than some communication issues with my son's counselor during his Sophomore year, we had a very good experience at this wonderfully diverse school. I never had a problem with the teachers and found most of them to be really responsive and invested in their students' well-being. The Theatre Department is fantastic thanks to the director and some very (mostly one) hard-working parents. My son has graduated with a sense of direction and confidence to tackle what comes next and I credit the school with much of that.
Posted: December 18, 2012
Edison is a very nice and thoughtful school to go to. They have awesome lessons and really dig deep in their lessons .I never been to a school that thought that hard about what they think,say;do. Its always a pleasure to go to that school every day and teach my beloved kids!
Posted: October 20, 2010
Edison High School is a fantastic IB school. The school is being renovated so there is a new look to Edison and what seens like an increase in pride. there are so many programs Edison offers after school and academic, things like the Writing Center where students can go to get help on things like there essays during lunch,and also Eagle Time were students can get help in classes they have trouble in,which is held on a certain day during the week which helps students who can't stay after school. There is so much Edison has to offer to its students and it shows with the schools progress. Go Eagles!!
Posted: April 20, 2010
This school has a great International Bachelor's program to guide children straight into the Bachelor's program of their choice.
Posted: February 15, 2010
Edison is a pretty good school. The student body and faculty are very diverse. My children are Class of 2007 and Class of 2012 -- we've been at Edison for awhile! The IB program is rigorous and students are encouraged to enroll in the IB courses they will be successful in even if they do not pursue the full IB diploma. There are plenty of activities and various sports teams. Students should easily find a positive peer group to fit in with. Mr Croghan rules! Go Eagles!!
Posted: December 18, 2006
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayfield Farms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria/Kingstowne | VA | 0.7 mi | |
| 2 | Kingstowne | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 1.2 mi | |
| 3 | Greenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 1.5 mi | |
| 4 | Wilton Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 1.6 mi | |
| 5 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 6 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 2.6 mi | |
| 7 | Huntley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 2.8 mi | |
| 8 | Grove at Huntley Meadow | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 9 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 3.3 mi | |
| 10 | North Springfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 3.8 mi | |
| 11 | Cardinal Square | Condominium/Townhouse | West Springfield | VA | 4 mi | |
| 12 | Hollin Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 13 | Belle View | Condominium/Townhouse | Alexandria | VA | 4.4 mi | |
| 14 | Riverside Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 15 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 16 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 17 | Wessynton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingstowne | Alexandria | VA | 0.9 mi | |
| 2 | Fairfax County | Springfield | VA | 3 mi | |
| 3 | Springfield | Springfield | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 4 | Mt. Vernon | Alexandria | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 5 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 6 | Daventry | Springfield | VA | 4.3 mi | |
| 7 | West Springfield | West Springfield | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 8 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 4.8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Mark Center Alexandria | 3.4 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 5 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 6.8 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 7.1 mi. |
| Pentagon | 7.4 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 7.4 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 7.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 8.6 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 8.7 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 9.7 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 10.1 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 13.3 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 13.6 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 15.3 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 18.4 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 24.1 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 30.2 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 30.9 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 37.4 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 38.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 41.8 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 48 mi. |
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