Bryant High

(703)660-2001

154 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bryant High School, located on Popkins Lane in Alexandria, Virginia, operates as an alternative high school within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. The school is specifically designed to support students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment, offering a flexible curriculum and personalized instruction. Its mission is to provide an inclusive, supportive atmosphere that empowers students to overcome academic or personal challenges, earn their high school diplomas, and prepare for success after graduation.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and robust student support services, which include dedicated counseling and social-emotional learning initiatives. By focusing on individualized pathways, Bryant High helps students who may have struggled in conventional school settings to regain academic momentum. The faculty is committed to fostering a community-oriented culture that emphasizes resilience, character development, and career or post-secondary readiness, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to achieve their long-term goals.

154

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bryant High
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	110
Black	18
Asian	14
Two or More	1

Hispanic
110 (71.4%)
Black
18 (11.7%)
Asian
14 (9.1%)
White
11 (7.1%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)660-2001
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 12

Grade 10 20

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 73