At a glance
Reported students
226
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
684
Fairfax County Adult High: 226 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 142
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Fairfax County Adult High
Fairfax County Adult High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Springfield. It is one of 218 current school records connected to Fairfax County Public Schools. NCES reports 226 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, above the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77%) and Asian (10.6%). English learners represent 84.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fairfax County Adult High
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 84.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.4%
- Hispanic77%
- Black4%
- Asian10.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fairfax County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bryant High
High · Grades 09–12
154 reported students
Mountain View High
High · Grades 09–12
145 reported students
Lewis High
High · Grades 09–12
1,658 reported students
Mount Vernon High
High · Grades 09–12
1,858 reported students
Madison High
High · Grades 09–12
2,090 reported students
South County High
High · Grades 09–12
2,106 reported students
Public schools near Fairfax County Adult High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,108 | 1.1 mi |
| Annandale High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,161 | 1.8 mi |
| Lewis High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,658 | 1.9 mi |
| Edison High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,294 | 3 mi |
| West Springfield High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,799 | 3.5 mi |
| Justice High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,357 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fairfax County Adult High
What grades does Fairfax County Adult High serve?
Fairfax County Adult High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Fairfax County Public Schools.
How many students attend Fairfax County Adult High?
Fairfax County Adult High reported 226 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 142 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairfax County Adult High?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 226 students and 11.35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fairfax County Adult High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fairfax County Adult High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fairfax County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Fairfax County Adult High in?
Fairfax County Adult High is part of Fairfax County Public Schools, based in Falls Church, VA, which operates 218 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fairfax County Adult High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology (1.1 mi), Annandale High (1.8 mi), Lewis High (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.