Edison High

2,294 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Edison High School, located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a specialized educational facility within the Fairfax County Public School system. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, Edison functions as a **Governor’s STEM Academy and a Career and Technical Education (CTE) center**. Students from various high schools across the region travel to Edison to participate in specialized, hands-on programs that are not typically available at their home campuses. The school is highly regarded for its bridge between academic theory and real-world application, offering rigorous coursework in fields ranging from automotive technology and culinary arts to cybersecurity, nursing, and engineering.

The campus is designed to mimic professional work environments, providing students with access to industry-standard equipment and labs. By partnering with local businesses and offering certifications, Edison High School focuses on preparing students for both immediate post-secondary employment and future university studies. This unique "school-within-a-school" model allows students to gain a competitive edge in their chosen career paths, fostering a professional culture that emphasizes technical mastery, practical problem-solving, and career readiness.

2,294

Total Students

183.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edison High
Demographic	Student Count
White	641
Hispanic	817
Black	419
Asian	285
Two or More	120
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
817 (35.6%)
White
641 (27.9%)
Black
419 (18.3%)
Asian
285 (12.4%)
Two or More
120 (5.2%)
American Indian
8 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)924-8000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	183.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	748
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	138

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 554

Grade 10 540

Grade 11 582

Grade 12 618