EDISON HIGH SCHOOL
Edison High is a public high school that is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools school district, located in Alexandria, VA with about 2,093 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 145 teachers, Edison High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Edison High School, located in Alexandria, Virginia, is a specialized educational facility within the Fairfax County Public School system. Unlike a traditional neighborhood high school, Edison functions as a **Governor’s STEM Academy and a Career and Technical Education (CTE) center**. Students from various high schools across the region travel to Edison to participate in specialized, hands-on programs that are not typically available at their home campuses. The school is highly regarded for its bridge between academic theory and real-world application, offering rigorous coursework in fields ranging from automotive technology and culinary arts to cybersecurity, nursing, and engineering.
The campus is designed to mimic professional work environments, providing students with access to industry-standard equipment and labs. By partnering with local businesses and offering certifications, Edison High School focuses on preparing students for both immediate post-secondary employment and future university studies. This unique "school-within-a-school" model allows students to gain a competitive edge in their chosen career paths, fostering a professional culture that emphasizes technical mastery, practical problem-solving, and career readiness.
For more information, contact Edison High at (703) 924-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 924-8000
EDISON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Alexandria, VA with about 2,093 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 2,093
- Teachers:
- 145.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 2,093 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.7%
- White
- 25.2%
- Black or African American
- 21.6%
- Asian
- 13.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.