Centreville High School
Clifton, VA 20124
Phone: (703) 802-5400
District: Fairfax County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 2350 students
Centreville High School, a public school located in Clifton, VA, serves grades 9-12 in the Fairfax County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Centreville High School is a public school located in Clifton, VA. 2350 students attend Centreville High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | 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 | 5/10 | 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: August 11, 2024
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Posted: August 11, 2024
Look, its an okay school, but some of the teachers Ive had TERRIBLE experiences with particularly math teachers. Heres the thing, I genuinely enjoy math, but the terrible teachers Ive had have made it living hell. Complete disregard for students when they struggle-for example. Student asks a question because theyre confused->teacher decides that the student is clearly stupid and cannot be helped, often responding along the lines of well, just understand it then. Not how it works guys. Many offer extra time outside of school for help, but most of them are just genuinely unhelpful. THIS IS NOT JUST ME. I know a plethora of students who have voiced this opinion, and its getting ridiculous. Especially because a couple of these teachers are apparently well liked and respected by other staff, yet all of the students agree that they are not good teachers. Weird, huh. Anyway, I promise Im not trying to bash the school, its a pretty okay school otherwise, but some of the teachers are just not high quality.
Posted: June 4, 2024
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Posted: June 4, 2024
My son graduated with the Class of 2024. Through his time at CVHS he's had zero teachers that he had problems with, and several the he developed a good rapport with.
CVHS is a pretty big school, so they may not be able to individually drive each student to the pinnacle of possible success, but they do provide the opportunities for students to do that themselves. There are heaps of clubs, and AP classes, and special interest classes available to students. If your student goes here, they will have the choice of passively coasting along doing whatever level of class they want to do that meets the criteria for graduation, or they will have the choice of actively pursuing a specific path. Whether that's through a more challenging course load that includes advanced college-level courses, like AP classes, or dual-enrollment classes that provide credit for attending actual college classes, or even through programs with the various county "Academies" that provide job-ready training in the trades, IT, and culinary arts, among others.
If your student is willing to put in the work to be successful, CVHS will provide the opportunities, but they won't drag them kicking and screaming to success.
Posted: August 8, 2023
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Posted: August 8, 2023
This school is okay for the most part. However, I feel as if they don't care for their students as much as they say. My stepdaughter went here for 2 years before switching schools because of the kids being mean. She said students often glorify being mean and rude to others and even push them to do things they don't want, which was a big issue for her. I've been in this girl's life since she was 4 and the drastic turn she had when she entered this high school was awful, her mother and I went through so much to find ways to help her, and switching schools was the best thing for her. Her mood has improved so much. I really believe that the school needs an evolution in the way the students treat each other.
Posted: May 2, 2023
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Posted: May 2, 2023
School is okay, all the teachers are fine except for the history and science teachers. There is only ONE history teacher that really cares and the rest are all bad. They put a disrespectful amount of pressure and workload on students causing them to be stressed 24/7. There are absolutely no good biology and chemistry teachers here. Absolutely disheartening to see. The teachers dont care and you can see it. Honestly needs a lot of work.
Posted: March 10, 2023
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Posted: March 10, 2023
This school has taken 2 of my daughter's from 9th to graduation (I hope). I've enjoyed almost everything about this school. Teachers, administrators, other students and parents has made the entire 6 year experience incredible.
Posted: August 23, 2020
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Posted: August 23, 2020
This school is a cut above. We had our children at Robinson for awhile but they finished at Centreville. This school is the best weve seen. We truly believe this school is the best in the county!
Posted: August 23, 2020
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Posted: March 30, 2020
Posted: March 30, 2020
Unlike my current school, this school supports every student, especially the ones who struggle with school. Teachers do not just focus on the students who are in the top 1% of the school.
Posted: March 30, 2020
Posted: March 30, 2020
This school is incredible! I really felt at home here. The environment is very relaxed, and everyone is so encouraging. I always felt like I had support from my teachers and people who I didn't know very well even if I was struggling with a concept. I was always excited and inquisitive to learn new things because my teachers were so kind and their teaching style was suitable for most students. Besides academics, there are many clubs and sports to join. I can guarantee that there is a sport/club/activity that is meant for any student.
Posted: March 30, 2020
Teachers give a mix of online and paper homework just in case if some students do not have access to the internet at home
Posted: March 30, 2020
Most of the teachers that I had during my freshman year were very respectful and inspired a love for learning in the students.
Posted: March 30, 2020
Posted: November 14, 2017
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Posted: November 14, 2017
It's really incredible when my child wants to go to school and learn. Centreville is really making an effort this year. My child is doing very well. There are honestly such sweet kids there.The school is doing an amazing job in preparing children. Very accepting school. So many sports and clubs to join!
Posted: November 14, 2017
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Posted: September 12, 2017
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Posted: September 12, 2017
Wonderful! I have nothing negative to say!
Posted: September 12, 2017
Posted: December 3, 2016
Nothing but good things to say about this school; excellent academics and administration. Involved parents and student body. My child is thriving there and doing well in high school. Good selection of AP classes, too.
Posted: July 15, 2016
Most of the teachers are very helpful and understanding as well as all of the staff. The student body is friendly and spirited. Also, it is a school built well into the community and highly involved with the neighborhoods around.
Posted: May 4, 2016
CVHS is an amazing school. I have taught here for the past few years, and I can say without exaggeration that the faculty feels like a family to me. The administration supports its teachers fully. I have taught at three different schools, and this is the school that I feel works as the most cohesive unit that I have ever encountered. Students feel cared for and like they have all the options in the world. I am not a parent, but if I were, I would send my students here without hesitation!
Posted: May 4, 2016
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Posted: October 28, 2015
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Posted: October 28, 2015
We are a military family that have lived in many different parts of the country. We have experienced differing levels of 'education' along the way. We have graduated 2 kids from this school and the 3rd one just entered it. I find that the staff and administration works very easily with parents and looks out for the general welfare of the students. They work to ensure that we are preparing students for the real world. Many of the students graduate and pursue higher education at top notch universities. They provide tools for the students that were never offered in other schools that we have attended. One child has a learning disability that I had to fight the school in another state to address, while here they worked tirelessly and effortlessly to ensure that my child succeeded. He has developed strategies that have allowed him to excel!
I would highly recommend the school for is academic preparation and community involvement!
Posted: September 9, 2014
We are a military family and have been in many schools. This school is Academically rigorous. The students will be well prepared.
Posted: November 12, 2013
This high school is top notch. My daughter, now in 11th grade, has received a phenomenal education and has met wonderful friends here. I truly can't say enough about how happy we are to have her at this school!
Posted: November 29, 2010
As a military family, we just moved in this past summer. My daughter started her Freshman year at Centreville. Our experience has been nothing but positive. She got involved in Band immediatly and completely loves it. She is an honors student and I feel she is getting a quality education here.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Little Rocky Run | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Clifton | VA | 0.5 mi | |
| 2 | Lewis Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 1.7 mi | |
| 3 | The Townes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Manassas Park | VA | 4.2 mi | |
| 4 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 5 mi | |
| 5 | Middleridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 6 | Kings Park West | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 5.7 mi | |
| 7 | Burke Conservancy | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 7 mi | |
| 8 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 7.2 mi | |
| 9 | The Elms | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 7.9 mi | |
| 10 | Long Branch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 8.2 mi | |
| 11 | Stonehurst | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 8.3 mi | |
| 12 | Burke Station Square | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Burke | VA | 8.7 mi | |
| 13 | Willow Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 8.7 mi | |
| 14 | Orange Hunt Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Springfield | VA | 8.9 mi | |
| 15 | South Riding | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chantilly | VA | 9 mi | |
| 16 | Barkley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 9.2 mi | |
| 17 | Cardinal Forest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | West Springfield | VA | 9.9 mi | |
| 18 | West Springfield | Neighborhood/Subdivision | West Springfield | VA | 10.1 mi | |
| 19 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 11.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Chantilly | Chantilly | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 2 | Burke Centre | Burke | VA | 7 mi | |
| 3 | Burke | Burke | VA | 7.7 mi | |
| 4 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 9.4 mi | |
| 5 | West Springfield | West Springfield | VA | 10.8 mi | |
| 6 | Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow | Gainesville | VA | 11.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| NRO Chantilly | 4.6 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 11.2 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 15.8 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 16.2 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 18.2 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 18.4 mi. |
| Pentagon | 19.3 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 20 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 20.7 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 21 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 21.2 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 21.4 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 21.6 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 22.5 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 22.7 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 28.2 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 39.1 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 40.7 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 42.4 mi. |
