Fairfax High School
- Public
- FAIRFAX, VA
Public School
Fairfax High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- FAIRFAX, VA
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 476 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B+
- Administrationgrade C+
- Sportsgrade B minus
- Foodgrade C minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B
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Fairfax High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
78%
Percent Proficient - Math
47%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1280
741 responses
Average ACT
29
115 responses
AP Enrollment
39%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$128,708
National
$75,149Median Rent
$1,972
National
$1,268Median Home Value
$649,600
National
$281,900Culture & Safety
Poll
92%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 48 responsesPoll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 48 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,305
Free or Reduced Lunch
24%
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 63 responses83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 63 responses86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 63 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$80,579
Teachers in First/Second Year
7.1%
66%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 82 responses68%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 82 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 82 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$16,186 / year
National
$12,23993%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 83 responses59%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 83 responses69%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 83 responsesSimilar Schools
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Fairfax High School Reviews
Rating 3.81 out of 5 476 reviews
Overall, I would say that I have a relatively good experience at Fairfax High School. Truthfully, I am not very involved in its clubs and activities, but the school has a largely diverse student body, with a distinct social atmosphere. There is little to no bullying that I know of and five-star resources!
Fairfax High School was a pretty good experience overall! Although some staff were rude, teachers and faculty are usually very nice. The food is not really good but at least theres a snack line!
Prior to graduating in 2022 my overall experience at Fairfax High School was pretty good. I was involved in the marching band sophomore through senior year as well as the FCCLA chapter my freshman through senior year. Both of these experiences have made me a well rounded individual as I was able to experience many different activities and events throughout my time on campus. Furthermore the diversity was something I appreciated immensely as I had moved to Virginia in 2017 from Arizona and never before experienced this level of diversity. Being able to interact with as many cultures and different types of people was something I will forever be grateful for. I also feel that the courses offered were beneficial as being able to take marketing and digital arts courses during my time at the school have helped me decide and even change my major throughout my college education. One change I would’ve liked to see what just better foods in the cafeteria otherwise I enjoyed my experience.