Fairfax High School
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 219-2200
District: Fairfax County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9-12 • 2659 students
Fairfax High School serves grades 9-12 in the Fairfax County Public Schools district. It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on its performance on state standardized tests.
Fairfax High School is a public school in the Fairfax County Public Schools district located in Fairfax, VA. The principal of Fairfax High School is Mr. David M Goldfarb. As of 2014, the students are 40.2% White, non-Hispanic; 25% Asian/Pacific Islander; 19.2% Hispanic; 10.9% Black, non-Hispanic; 4.6% Multiracial; 0.1% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 25.5% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 40.2% | 41.7% | 52.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 25% | 19.5% | 6.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 23.3% | 13.1% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 10.9% | 10.3% | 23.3% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 25.5% | — | — |
| English learners | — | 19.5% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 1.2 mi | |
| 2 | Barkley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 2.1 mi | |
| 3 | Willow Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 4 | Kings Park West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 5 | Long Branch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 6 | The Elms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 7 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 4.1 mi | |
| 8 | Middleridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 9 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 4.7 mi | |
| 10 | Burke Station Square | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 5 mi | |
| 11 | Burke Conservancy | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 5.5 mi | |
| 12 | Lewis Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 5.7 mi | |
| 13 | Cardinal Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | West Springfield | VA | 5.8 mi | |
| 14 | North Springfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 6.2 mi | |
| 15 | West Springfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | West Springfield | VA | 6.3 mi | |
| 16 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 6.4 mi | |
| 17 | Orange Hunt Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 6.6 mi | |
| 18 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 6.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 3.1 mi | |
| 2 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 3 | Burke Centre | Burke | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 4 | Burke | Burke | VA | 4.8 mi | |
| 5 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 6 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 7 | West Springfield | West Springfield | VA | 7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 4.2 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 9 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 9.4 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 11.2 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 11.5 mi. |
| Pentagon | 12.4 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 12.7 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 14.3 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 14.5 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 14.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 14.7 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 15.6 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 15.8 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 19.7 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 21.8 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 24 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 33.6 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 38.3 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 40.7 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 43.8 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 44.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 45.1 mi. |
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