At a glance
Reported students
2,621
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
192.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
684
Oakton High: 2,621 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
13.6:1 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
- 2,628
- Teachers (FTE)
- 160.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Oakton High
Oakton High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Vienna. It is one of 218 current school records connected to Fairfax County Public Schools. NCES reports 2,621 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, close to 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 White (41.3%) and Asian (32.1%). English learners represent 4.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 32 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Oakton High
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 192.58 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 11.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 11.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.3%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black6.3%
- Asian32.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.5%
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
Students enrolled
32 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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.
West Potomac High
High · Grades 09–12
2,710 reported students
Westfield High
High · Grades 09–12
2,737 reported students
West Springfield High
High · Grades 09–12
2,799 reported students
Woodson High
High · Grades 09–12
2,436 reported students
South Lakes High
High · Grades 09–12
2,434 reported students
McLean High
High · Grades 09–12
2,428 reported students
Public schools near Oakton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,404 | 1.2 mi |
| Madison High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,090 | 1.3 mi |
| Woodson High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,436 | 2.6 mi |
| Falls Church High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,170 | 4.2 mi |
| Marshall High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,200 | 4.3 mi |
| Robinson Secondary High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 07–12 | 3,710 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Oakton High
What grades does Oakton High serve?
Oakton High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Fairfax County Public Schools.
How many students attend Oakton High?
Oakton High reported 2,621 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,628 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Oakton High?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 2,621 students and 192.58 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 Oakton High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Oakton 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.
What share of Oakton High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Oakton High in?
Oakton 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 Oakton High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fairfax High (1.2 mi), Madison High (1.3 mi), Woodson High (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.