FAIRFAX COUNTY ADULT HIGH

214 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

214

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAIRFAX COUNTY ADULT HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	183
Black	8
Asian	13
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
183 (85.5 %)
Asian
13 (6.1 %)
Black
8 (3.7 %)
White
7 (3.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairfax County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)658-2740
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 28

Grade 10 35

Grade 11 112

Grade 12 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FAIRFAX COUNTY ADULT HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	28
Grade 10	35
Grade 11	112
Grade 12	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FAIRFAX COUNTY ADULT HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	82	38.3%
Male	132	61.7%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)