At a glance
Reported students
2,737
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
213.39
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
684
Westfield High: 2,737 reported students.
State peer staffing position
34th percentile
12.8:1 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
- 2,615
- Teachers (FTE)
- 168.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Westfield High
Westfield High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Chantilly. It is one of 218 current school records connected to Fairfax County Public Schools. NCES reports 2,737 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, 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 (30.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.3%). English learners represent 11.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15%. 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 28 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Westfield High
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 213.39 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 11
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.4%
- Hispanic27.3%
- Black13.3%
- Asian23.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
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
28 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
West Springfield High
High · Grades 09–12
2,799 reported students
Oakton High
High · Grades 09–12
2,621 reported students
Chantilly High
High · Grades 09–12
2,937 reported students
Woodson High
High · Grades 09–12
2,436 reported students
South Lakes High
High · Grades 09–12
2,434 reported students