Fauquier High School
Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: (540) 422-7300
District: Fauquier County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 1156 students
Fauquier High School, a public school located in Warrenton, VA, serves grades 9-12 in the Fauquier County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Fauquier High School is a public school located in Warrenton, VA. 1156 students attend Fauquier 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 | 8/10 | 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: March 16, 2024
We recently relocated to the Fauquier High School district, and our experience with the transfer and admission process has been exceptional. From the moment we stepped foot onto the campus, we were impressed by the outstanding infrastructure that Fauquier High School boasts. The facilities are not only modern and well-maintained but also conducive to a positive learning environment.
One of the standout aspects of Fauquier High School is its incredible faculty and staff. The teachers, counselors, and administrators are dedicated professionals who go above and beyond to support their students. Whether it's providing personalized academic assistance or offering guidance on future career paths, they are always there to lend a helping hand.
Moreover, we have been pleasantly surprised by the warmth and friendliness of the students at Fauquier High School. The student body is comprised of diverse individuals who are not only academically driven but also genuinely kind and accepting. The inclusive atmosphere fostered within the school creates a sense of belonging for everyone, regardless of background or interests.
Overall, our time at Fauquier High School has been nothing short of fantastic so far. From its exceptional infrastructure to its outstanding faculty and welcoming student body, it truly exemplifies excellence in education. We feel fortunate to be a part of such a remarkable school community and look forward to the opportunities and experiences that lie ahead.
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Posted: November 9, 2017
I had a none normal experience. I took AP classes the moment I was able to and I took all the honors classes before that. That is what set me up to get into a good college. If you want to succeed here you will need to take the harder classes and let yourself be challenged other wise you'll enter the pipe line to Nova or LFCC and struggle to get to where you really want to go which will stop you from doing what you want to do.
Posted: November 9, 2017
As a former student, the homework load is not very heavy if you choose to take all of the standard classes. If this is done the quality is very low. The only classes with effective homework that actually taught you was from the AP classes that you ad to manually choose. The student body as a whole though feels no great need to learn, only the students who understand the importance of education strive to actually learn.
Posted: November 9, 2017
The AP teachers are very effective and if you take the time to develop a relationship with them they can really connect and teach you. For example the AP physics teacher while I was there prepared me so well when I took physics in College I didn't need to open up the book, I already knew everything.
Posted: November 9, 2017
Posted: November 9, 2017
Some of the counselors are motivated and push you to better yourself while others just try and push you trough the school, it's easy to tell which ones.
Posted: January 21, 2016
Posted: January 21, 2016
I was never guided to challenge myself. This school was flooded with over 2000 students, and student relations were non-existent.
Posted: August 23, 2014
I enjoy going to Fauquier High school and this high school is big and it is really great high school that we have in Warrenton VA
Posted: April 8, 2012
FHS was one of the best things that could have ever happened to me. Not only was I getting a great education from excellent teachers but I felt like I was welcomed into a new community and I felt like I belonged.
Posted: November 30, 2011
Both my daughters (7 years apart in age) had fantastic high school experiences in Fauquier County. Our oldest graduated from FHS and our youngest attended FHS until KRHS was opened. FHS has a warm, friendly, small town personality. Unlike schools in larger or overcrowded areas, students are given plenty of opportunities to participate and be challenged, and are recognized for their accomplishments. For the most part, the faculty and staff were supportive, encouraging, and genuinely interested in the students as individuals. The school's long history gives rise to tremendous school spirit and a great sense of community. Both of our daughters went on to college and were readily admitted to good state schools and felt academically and socially prepared to make the most of their college experience. I am grateful for the quality of their educations, and feel fortunate we were able to raise our family here!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Villages of Piedmont | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Haymarket | VA | 10.1 mi | |
| 2 | Somerset Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gainesville | VA | 11.5 mi | |
| 3 | South Riding | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chantilly | VA | 20.6 mi | |
| 4 | The Townes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Manassas Park | VA | 20.7 mi | |
| 5 | Little Rocky Run | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Clifton | VA | 22.5 mi | |
| 6 | Apple Grove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 24.2 mi | |
| 7 | St. George's Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 24.2 mi | |
| 8 | Ashland | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Manassas | VA | 24.3 mi | |
| 9 | Lewis Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 24.4 mi | |
| 10 | Hunter's Pond | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 25 mi | |
| 11 | Vista Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 25 mi | |
| 12 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 25.1 mi | |
| 13 | Eastern View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 25.9 mi | |
| 14 | Montclair | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Dumfries | VA | 26.1 mi | |
| 15 | Augustine | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 26.4 mi | |
| 16 | Park Ridge The Towns | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 26.5 mi | |
| 17 | Sycamore Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Woodbridge | VA | 26.5 mi | |
| 18 | Park Ridge - The Manors | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 27 mi | |
| 19 | Brittany | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Dumfries | VA | 27 mi | |
| 20 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 27 mi | |
| 21 | Autumn Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 27.3 mi | |
| 22 | Middleridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 27.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow | Gainesville | VA | 12 mi | |
| 2 | Chantilly | Chantilly | VA | 23.8 mi | |
| 3 | Montclair | Montclair | VA | 26 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| NRO Chantilly | 22.5 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 23.3 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 34.1 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 35.6 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 35.9 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 38.3 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 41 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 41.1 mi. |
| Pentagon | 42.1 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 43.3 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 43.7 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 44.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 44.2 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 45.2 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 45.4 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 48.2 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 49.8 mi. |
