WOODSON HIGH

9525 Main St
Fairfax, VA 22031

2,478 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

W.T. Woodson High School, located in Fairfax, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, it is well-regarded for its strong commitment to academic rigor, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors programs, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for higher education and professional success.

Beyond its academic reputation, Woodson is deeply ingrained in the Fairfax community and is known for fostering a vibrant school spirit. The school boasts a diverse extracurricular landscape, featuring highly competitive athletic programs, award-winning performing arts ensembles, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing high academic expectations with a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community involvement, W.T. Woodson remains a cornerstone educational institution in the Northern Virginia area.

2,478

Total Students

162.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WOODSON HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,212
Hispanic	329
Black	128
Asian	621
Two or More	183
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,212 (48.9 %)
Asian
621 (25.1 %)
Hispanic
329 (13.3 %)
Two or More
183 (7.4 %)
Black
128 (5.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)503-4600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	162.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 622

Grade 10 578

Grade 11 663

Grade 12 615

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WOODSON HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	622
Grade 10	578
Grade 11	663
Grade 12	615

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WOODSON HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,200	48.4%
Male	1,278	51.6%

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