Fairfax High School

Posted: April 8, 2026

Im a current senior at fairfax highschool and honestly it is not that great of a school. There are some very passionate teachers but also many that couldnt care less about their students. Counselors never truly want to help students and teachers often pick favorites. The school also has a major drug problem with multiple overdoses yet nobody seems to care. Never once walked into a bathroom without students smoking. Learning is very interesting though with a wide variety of courses and acadamy classes. Overall the staff is a huge problem at the school but education wise it's a great school.

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Posted: May 5, 2022

Muy mal Escuela mis hijas están pasando por un proceso muy difícil y no me han querido ayudar y no hay seguridad en esta escuela

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Posted: October 11, 2021

Both of my children graduated from FHS, as did their father 25 years earlier. Exceptional school in strong community. Both children were given opportunities to learn strong math and science and both became engineers after college. You get back what you put into your education, it takes work.

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Posted: June 19, 2019

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Posted: June 19, 2019

This School I feel is judged by its cover. I honestly think that the teachers are amazing and caring. The Students are Respectful to the teachers and the teachers respect us. A lot of people say that drugs are more common here than any other school I strongly disagree all. The school is very safe I have finished my 9th grade year and I have not yet seen a single fight. The diversity is also great all the students respect each other and push each other to focus on learning. All schools have a group of bad kids that disrespect the teachers but here the SROs make sure there is no drugs or vaping among these students. The course selection is huge including (Cooking, Engineering, Latin, Arabic, and Chinese) most of them are called academy classes. The classes are fairly easy too. All in all Fairfax High is the best school I have ever attend.

Posted: June 19, 2019

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Posted: July 9, 2018

My oldest daughter went to Fairfax High and my youngest went to Oakton High School. It was a much better experience for my oldest at Fairfax high school. The academics were just as challenging and it was a much more friendly and inviting environment. She was in the top 2% of her class and went on to William & Mary.

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Posted: January 6, 2016

One of the best high schools in Fairfax county. Both of my sons went there, both played lacrosse there, one already graduated from medical school from VCU and the other is in medical school at UVA. I would give fairfax high the main credit to their success!

Posted: October 24, 2015

The teachers and community are great, but academic pressure is sometimes overwhelming. Teachers assign lots of homework and tests are heavily weighted. Many students are stressed and are pushed to take many AP classes to be considered competitive. The only good thing is the students have a very strong connection and are very good with diversity... it is very easy to find friends. The music department is also amazing. All of the teachers are fun and our marching band wins states every year. I would only reccomend this school if your student isn't planning on taking as many high level classes or is prepared to study... ALOT!!!! The atmosphere is very competitive and stressful coming from teachers and an area which believes in more is better.
-former student

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Posted: June 2, 2014

Outstanding prep for placement into some of the best colleges in America. Some of the brightest leaders of our future were built and molded at Fairfax High School!

Posted: April 24, 2014

The rating of this school shows. The school is not competitive in any way. Students do not work on any kind of curriculum projects to enhance learning. Our child counselor did not provide much help even though we were new to the school. Students talk about their use of drugs. The only thing I like is the culture diversity in the school. WE ARE RELOCATING.

Posted: June 24, 2013

The school is relative to the student. If you treat your teachers right and try your best you'll do well. It gives many opportunities and everyone should take advantage of them. Some teachers are great and others are terrible, it's basically the luck you have. Thw drug and sex problems are bigger than the school gets credit for. The counselors are very understnding and if you stay true to yourself and focus on school, you can make great friends, grades while having great times! It's all up to you!

Posted: May 2, 2013

It's my second year here, and I actually enjoy coming to school! Although the student body is comprised of well over 2,000 students, everyone is super close and ready to help one another! The teacher's I've had and have now are just plain awesome! Need I say anymore??!!