FAIRFAX COUNTY ADULT HIGH SCHOOL
Fairfax County Adult High is a public high school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Fairfax, VA with about 229 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Fairfax County Adult High has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Fairfax County Adult High School, located on Whitacre Road in Fairfax, Virginia, is a specialized educational institution operating under the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) district. It is designed to serve adult learners who wish to complete their secondary education, earn a high school diploma, or improve their academic standing. Unlike traditional high schools, the program is tailored to the unique schedules and needs of working adults, offering a flexible environment that allows students to progress at their own pace toward graduation.
The school is a vital resource for members of the community who may have left the traditional school system prematurely and are looking to re-engage with their education. By providing a supportive and age-appropriate learning atmosphere, Fairfax County Adult High School helps its students meet state graduation requirements, thereby opening doors to higher education, vocational training, and better career advancement opportunities. The institution reflects the broader commitment of Fairfax County to lifelong learning and workforce development by ensuring that all residents have an accessible path to obtaining a high school credential.
For more information, contact Fairfax County Adult High at (703) 503-6407 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Room T108
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 503-6407
FAIRFAX COUNTY ADULT HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Fairfax, VA with about 229 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 229
- Teachers:
- 30.7
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 229 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRFAX COUNTY ADULT HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 86.9%
- Asian
- 8.7%
- White
- 2.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 34.5%
- Male
- 65.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.