Overview

Fairfax High School is a public school in Fairfax, VA, offering AP courses. It is one of 55 high schools in Fairfax County Public Schools.

School Rating

Fairfax High School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
6/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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This school has earned a College Success Award in 2020 and 2021 based on its success in preparing students for college. See more winners.
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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

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Advanced Courses

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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this school how they ensure that students are well prepared.

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Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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Courses & Programs

The list below is a sample of available courses at this school.

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

3501 Lion Run
Fairfax, VA 22030
School leader: Ms Georgina Aye
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Fairfax High School Academy
    0.0 miles
    Public district; Ungraded
  • 8 /10
    Mosby Woods Elementary School
    0.65 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6
  • 6 /10
    Daniels Run Elementary School
    0.75 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6
  • NA
    St. Leo the Great School
    0.76 miles
    Private; PK-8
  • NA
    Appletree School
    0.87 miles
    Private; PK-4
  • NA
    The New School Of Northern Virginia
    0.91 miles
    Private; 6-12
  • NA
    Mi chu chu tren
    0.93 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Fairfax United Methodist Ps
    0.95 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Baby Toddler & Pre-School
    1.09 miles
    Private; PK
  • 10 /10
    Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
    12.25 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 10 /10
    Bethesda Elementary School
    13.29 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Farmland Elementary School
    14.99 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 10 /10
    Seven Locks Elementary School
    12.51 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 10 /10
    Westland Middle School
    11.79 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 10 /10
    Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
    6.97 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Murch Elementary School
    13.25 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    School Without Walls High School
    13.08 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 9 /10
    Deal Middle School
    13.03 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 9 /10
    Benjamin Banneker High School
    14.54 miles
    Public district; 9-12