Annandale High

Summary:

Annandale High is a diverse public high school serving grades 9-12 in Annandale, Virginia, part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district. With a student population that is 53.53% Hispanic, Annandale High stands out from its neighboring schools, which range from 13.28% to 61.38% Hispanic.

However, Annandale High faces academic challenges, with its students generally performing below the district and state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, placing between 213 and 257 out of 329 schools. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Woodson High and West Springfield High, which outperform Annandale High academically. Additionally, Annandale High has a significantly higher percentage of students (63.47%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to surrounding schools, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite these challenges, Annandale High has some notable strengths. The school ranks 1st out of 92 Virginia high schools for military-connected students, indicating a strong support system for this population. Additionally, Annandale High's multi-racial students consistently perform at a high level, ranking 2nd and 9th out of 198 and 193 Virginia high schools in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years, respectively. These findings suggest that the school may be more effective in supporting certain student subgroups than others, and could provide valuable insights for improving the academic outcomes of its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 4700 Medford Dr
       Annandale, VA  22003


(703) 642-4100

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,157 Help


Feeder schools for Annandale High:

Elementary:    Annandale Terrace Elementary
    Braddock Elementary
    Columbia Elementary
    North Springfield Elementary
    More...
Middle:    Holmes Middle
    Poe Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  2,182

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.5%
Asian:
17.3%
African American:
13.9%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.5% Help


 See top rated Virginia high schools

 Compare Annandale High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Annandale High ranks worse than 64.7% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 20th among 28 ranked high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.18. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Annandale High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Annandale High has the largest high school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Annandale High is $11,157, which is the 7th highest among 28 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Annandale High:

SchoolDigger ranks Annandale High 213th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Annandale High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Disabled students:
Military Connected students:
Male students:
Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Annandale High.

What do you think?

Your rating for Annandale High?

Rank History for Annandale High

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 36.35 243rd 308 21.1%
2006 24.96 285th 314 9.2%
2007 33.55 254th 313 18.8%
2008 40.60 215th 316 32.0%
2009 44.50 185th 313 40.9%
2010 48.73 175th 317 44.8%
2011 63.73 78th 320 75.6%
2012 63.89 72nd 321 77.6%
2013 56.92 104th 321 67.6%
2014 48.05 162nd 322 49.7%
2015 35.10 235th 322 27.0%
2016 34.27 242nd 321 24.6%
2017 43.09 200th 324 38.3%
2018 36.22 239th 326 26.7%
2019 33.97 257th 327 21.4%
2021 30.01 248th 327 24.2%
2022 35.17 238th 325 26.8%
2023 38.39 242nd 326 25.8%
2024 47.18 213th 329 35.3%
See the entire list of Virginia High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.27 9th 193 95.3%
2024 86.05 2nd 198 99.0%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.12 39th 97 59.8%
2024 52.43 56th 122 54.1%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.34 110th 320 65.6%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.09 237th 320 25.9%
2024 43.82 225th 322 30.1%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.35 108th 249 56.6%
2024 47.06 144th 253 43.1%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.96 1st 92 98.9%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.88 237th 321 26.2%
2024 50.76 179th 322 44.4%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.22 87th 120 27.5%
2024 49.52 74th 118 37.3%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.15 73rd 240 69.6%
2024 76.77 34th 249 86.3%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.51 167th 232 28.0%
2024 45.03 145th 233 37.8%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Annandale High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.50 102nd 315 67.6%
2024 65.83 96th 314 69.4%
See the entire list of Best Virginia High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Annandale High Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 






Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
33%

33%

0%

0%

33%

  

Reviews:
by a student
Thursday, January 15, 2015

Open Quote Annandale may be slightly run-down in comparison to other schools in the county, but it offers a diverse and open-minded atmosphere that no other school can boast. Academics are what you make of them: there are students at Annandale who do not care if they pass their classes or not, but there are also students who have earned straight-As taking the most rigorous course load in the world. One can find good and bad teachers at any school, but there great ones far outnumber their opposites. I had the option of attending Woodson High School (complete with automatic toilets and loads of money), but I would not trade the Annandale experience for the world. It has opened my mind to the world and introduced me to people, religions, cultures, and philosophies that I may have never encountered otherwise. Furthermore, this lack of a majority race or system of beliefs levels the playing field: there are few bullies at Annandale. It wasn't until my senior year that I even heard about bullying at AHS, and as soon as it happened, students from all different groups organized an anti-bullying spirit week. There are certainly groups of friends, as there are anywhere, but anyone can talk to anyone else without fear of alienation. People at Annandale work for what they want, and many work to help provide for their families. That sense of responsibility unites us through our diversity and makes Annandale a uniquely special place to learn and grow. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Annandale High

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2123 2123
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2007 2007
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1973 1973
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1982 1982
1993 1059 221 525 271 6 n/a n/a 0 2082
1994 1007 232 528 274 2 n/a n/a 0 2043
1995 905 231 479 322 2 n/a n/a 0 1939
1996 905 231 479 322 2 n/a n/a 0 1939
1997 911 286 474 333 6 n/a n/a 0 2010
1998 911 302 495 342 4 n/a n/a 0 2054
1999 965 335 507 355 5 n/a n/a 0 2167
2000 948 360 532 378 6 n/a n/a -4 2220
2001 941 369 567 425 6 n/a n/a 0 2308
2002 930 369 539 549 7 n/a n/a 28 2422
2003 930 369 539 549 7 n/a n/a 28 2422
2004 943 395 547 648 9 n/a n/a 33 2575
2005 880 393 540 670 10 n/a n/a 44 2537
2006 799 387 524 661 6 n/a n/a 48 2425
2007 763 403 520 670 8 n/a n/a 62 2426
2008 767 362 540 689 8 n/a n/a 77 2443
2009 742 414 572 801 7 n/a n/a 87 2623
2010 773 408 603 832 9 n/a n/a 94 2719
2011 687 415 636 859 10 5 50 0 2662
2012 597 411 615 850 7 2 52 0 2534
2013 555 436 559 839 6 1 64 0 2460
2014 468 417 497 862 2 1 65 0 2312
2015 420 391 441 904 2 1 60 0 2219
2016 379 379 441 964 3 3 50 0 2219
2017 348 337 432 987 3 3 50 0 2160
2018 343 343 459 988 2 2 50 0 2187
2019 336 367 470 1025 4 0 38 0 2240
2020 311 353 432 1081 4 0 37 0 2218
2021 306 359 421 1109 5 0 33 0 2233
2022 295 340 401 1169 6 1 40 0 2252
2023 286 303 377 1168 4 1 43 0 2182

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Annandale High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2123 122.2 17.3 n/a
1990 2007 114.7 17.4 n/a
1991 1973 129.6 15.2 n/a
1992 1982 132.0 15.0 n/a
1993 2082 147.1 14.2 n/a
1994 2043 173.7 n/a 24
1995 1939 n/a 0.0 21.9
1996 1939 n/a 0.0 21.9
1997 2010 n/a 0.0 22.3
1998 2054 n/a 0.0 25.2
1999 2167 136.0 15.9 33.2
2000 2220 n/a 0.0 32.8
2001 2308 171.2 13.5 31.2
2002 2422 188.3 12.9 33.2
2003 2422 188.3 12.9 33.2
2004 2575 183.7 14.0 34
2005 2537 178.0 14.3 36.5
2006 2425 174.0 13.9 37.7
2007 2426 170.0 14.3 37.5
2008 2443 120.0 20.4 38
2009 2623 121.2 21.6 41.2
2010 2719 112.8 24.1 46.7
2011 2662 145.8 18.2 44.6
2012 2534 181.9 13.9 46.4
2013 2460 179.8 13.6 43.9
2014 2312 163.3 14.1 48.8
2015 2219 166.0 13.3 51.8
2016 2219 166.0 13.3 50.1
2017 2160 161.2 13.3 52
2018 2187 155.1 14.0 55
2019 2240 157.3 14.2 58
2020 2218 171.8 12.9 59.7
2021 2233 171.1 13.0 n/a
2022 2252 176.5 12.7 58.8
2023 2182 143.2 15.2 63.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Annandale High

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2123 122.2 17.3 n/a
1990 2007 114.7 17.4 n/a
1991 1973 129.6 15.2 n/a
1992 1982 132.0 15.0 n/a
1993 2082 147.1 14.2 n/a
1994 2043 173.7 n/a 24
1995 1939 n/a 0.0 21.9
1996 1939 n/a 0.0 21.9
1997 2010 n/a 0.0 22.3
1998 2054 n/a 0.0 25.2
1999 2167 136.0 15.9 33.2
2000 2220 n/a 0.0 32.8
2001 2308 171.2 13.5 31.2
2002 2422 188.3 12.9 33.2
2003 2422 188.3 12.9 33.2
2004 2575 183.7 14.0 34
2005 2537 178.0 14.3 36.5
2006 2425 174.0 13.9 37.7
2007 2426 170.0 14.3 37.5
2008 2443 120.0 20.4 38
2009 2623 121.2 21.6 41.2
2010 2719 112.8 24.1 46.7
2011 2662 145.8 18.2 44.6
2012 2534 181.9 13.9 46.4
2013 2460 179.8 13.6 43.9
2014 2312 163.3 14.1 48.8
2015 2219 166.0 13.3 51.8
2016 2219 166.0 13.3 50.1
2017 2160 161.2 13.3 52
2018 2187 155.1 14.0 55
2019 2240 157.3 14.2 58
2020 2218 171.8 12.9 59.7
2021 2233 171.1 13.0 n/a
2022 2252 176.5 12.7 58.8
2023 2182 143.2 15.2 63.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Annandale High

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $190 (1.9%) $10,068 (98.2%) $10,257
2020 $128 (1.2%) $10,726 (98.8%) $10,855
2021 $159 (1.4%) $10,998 (98.6%) $11,157

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Annandale High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 257th of 327 High schoolsRanks 242nd of 326 High schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Annandale High)7955
 24%
   End of Course Writing (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378
 5%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Annandale High)7084
 14%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Annandale High)8078
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Annandale High)8493
 9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Annandale High)7954
 25%
   End of Course Chemistry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8959
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Annandale High)7758
 19%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfax County Public Schools)8678
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Annandale High)4352
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)5735
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Annandale High)7574
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8687
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22402182
 2.6%
African American367303
 17.4%
American Indian44
Asian470377
 19.8%
Hispanic10251168
 14%
Pacific Islander01
White336286
 14.9%
Two or More Races3843
 13.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58%63.5%
 5.4%


Schools Near Annandale High









Frequently Asked Questions about Annandale High

Annandale High ranks 213th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,182 students attended Annandale High.

Students at Annandale High are 54% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 14% African American, 13% White, 2% Two or more races.

Annandale High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Annandale Terrace Elementary
Elementary : Braddock Elementary
Elementary : Columbia Elementary
Elementary : North Springfield Elementary
Elementary : Weyanoke Elementary
Middle : Holmes Middle
Middle : Poe Middle


Rate Annandale High!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Annandale High!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 32 milliseconds.