Fairfax High

3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030

2,404 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Fairfax High School, located at 3501 Rebel Run in Fairfax, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12 within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system. Known for its rich history and deep roots in the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for higher education and diverse career paths.

Beyond its academic offerings, Fairfax High is recognized for fostering a vibrant campus culture characterized by strong student involvement in extracurricular activities. The school boasts a competitive athletics program, robust fine and performing arts departments, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By emphasizing both academic excellence and holistic student development, Fairfax High remains a cornerstone of the Fairfax community, committed to preparing its diverse student body to succeed in an evolving global society.

2,404

Total Students

139.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fairfax High
Demographic	Student Count
White	819
Hispanic	631
Black	242
Asian	568
Two or More	135
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

White
819 (34.1%)
Hispanic
631 (26.2%)
Asian
568 (23.6%)
Black
242 (10.1%)
Two or More
135 (5.6%)
American Indian
7 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

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)219-2200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	139.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	723
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	128

* 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 9 613

Grade 10 563

Grade 11 624

Grade 12 604

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fairfax High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	613
Grade 10	563
Grade 11	624
Grade 12	604

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fairfax High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,147	47.7%
Male	1,257	52.3%

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