Justice High

Summary:

Justice High is a public high school located in Falls Church, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,362 students. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Justice High faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students (66.77%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the surrounding schools. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (57.58%) and a lower percentage of White (19.9%) and Asian (10.5%) students compared to the state average. Academically, Justice High consistently ranks in the bottom third of Virginia high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Its performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally lower than the Fairfax County and Virginia averages, particularly in subjects like Geometry, Chemistry, and Biology.

However, Justice High also has some strengths, such as its performance in specific subject areas, like Algebra I and Algebra II, where its students outperform the Fairfax County and Virginia averages. Additionally, the school has shown signs of gradual improvement, with its ranking among Virginia high schools moving up from 302 out of 326 in 2017-2018 to 267 out of 326 in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools, such as Meridian High and Yorktown High, Justice High's performance is generally lower, but it outperforms Fairfax County Adult High, which has even lower academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3301 Peace Valley Ln
       Falls Church, VA  22044


(703) 824-3900

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,096 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  2,362

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.6%
White:
19.9%
Asian:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Justice High ranks worse than 82.7% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 24th among 28 ranked high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Justice High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Justice High has the largest high school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Justice High is $11,096, which is the 9th highest among 28 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Justice High:

SchoolDigger ranks Justice High 272nd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Justice High in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Justice High

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Rank History for all students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 49.93 149th 308 51.6%
2006 50.63 138th 314 56.1%
2007 44.26 188th 313 39.9%
2008 41.84 207th 316 34.5%
2009 25.01 284th 313 9.3%
2010 35.88 243rd 317 23.3%
2011 35.74 235th 320 26.6%
2012 19.19 295th 321 8.1%
2013 28.12 263rd 321 18.1%
2014 22.00 295th 322 8.4%
2015 19.72 299th 322 7.1%
2016 28.91 269th 321 16.2%
2017 34.73 248th 324 23.5%
2018 21.96 302nd 326 7.4%
2019 31.92 267th 327 18.3%
2021 31.97 238th 327 27.2%
2022 25.59 283rd 325 12.9%
2023 32.60 267th 326 18.1%
2024 33.12 272nd 329 17.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.27 61st 198 69.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.05 45th 97 53.6%
2024 55.16 54th 122 55.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 43.64 206th 320 35.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.74 263rd 320 17.8%
2024 32.29 262nd 322 18.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.84 193rd 249 22.5%
2024 33.49 187th 253 26.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.18 263rd 321 18.1%
2024 33.69 258th 322 19.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.96 102nd 120 15.0%
2024 31.92 102nd 118 13.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.42 59th 240 75.4%
2024 67.10 68th 249 72.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.20 188th 232 19.0%
2024 34.67 180th 233 22.7%
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Rank History for White students at Justice High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.39 71st 315 77.5%
2024 58.08 139th 314 55.7%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Monday, August 25, 2014

Open Quote I attended JEB Stuart in the 70's. It was better than it is now, but still lacking by my standards. American public schools have been declining since the 1960's. Now our school system is just a third-world shambles. It makes me sad.

I implore you! If you can't afford a private school, then home-school your teenager.
Don't send them to this ghetto school. They'd even be better off with I-net classes and just going to the library and reading. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Open Quote Best school I ever been to.

I'll miss it so much Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 14, 2010

Open Quote Diversity.
Discipline.
Encourage kids and challenge kids to take advance classes. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Justice High

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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 1405 1405
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1344 1344
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1278 1278
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1283 1283
1993 388 123 349 411 3 n/a n/a 0 1274
1994 358 141 344 438 2 n/a n/a 0 1283
1995 392 142 337 400 1 n/a n/a 0 1272
1996 392 142 337 400 1 n/a n/a 0 1272
1997 404 154 307 418 1 n/a n/a 0 1284
1998 436 139 317 421 2 n/a n/a 0 1315
1999 436 173 332 442 4 n/a n/a 0 1387
2000 487 168 315 451 6 n/a n/a -4 1423
2001 478 175 321 497 3 n/a n/a 0 1474
2002 435 169 333 553 0 n/a n/a 11 1501
2003 435 169 333 553 0 n/a n/a 11 1501
2004 426 182 320 588 0 n/a n/a 21 1537
2005 408 159 322 625 1 n/a n/a 28 1543
2006 389 158 311 620 2 n/a n/a 39 1519
2007 400 184 286 641 3 n/a n/a 50 1564
2008 427 195 296 624 0 n/a n/a 46 1588
2009 442 166 291 700 3 n/a n/a 57 1659
2010 438 181 284 753 4 n/a n/a 58 1718
2011 412 205 297 803 1 0 44 0 1762
2012 429 219 280 822 0 0 44 0 1794
2013 433 219 294 804 1 0 40 0 1791
2014 443 212 292 877 3 0 35 0 1862
2015 470 218 273 980 4 0 40 0 1985
2016 474 207 272 1023 3 0 47 0 2026
2017 468 198 268 1146 3 1 50 0 2134
2018 484 208 246 1226 2 1 48 0 2215
2019 500 211 254 1232 0 1 43 0 2241
2020 525 200 260 1358 0 1 34 0 2378
2021 512 215 240 1252 2 1 34 0 2256
2022 507 213 236 1227 2 0 39 0 2224
2023 470 238 248 1360 4 1 41 0 2362

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

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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 Justice High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1405 99.9 14.0 n/a
1990 1344 94.6 14.2 n/a
1991 1278 97.1 13.1 n/a
1992 1283 98.9 12.9 n/a
1993 1274 99.5 12.8 n/a
1994 1283 108.0 n/a 51.2
1995 1272 n/a 0.0 39.7
1996 1272 n/a 0.0 39.7
1997 1284 n/a 0.0 39.8
1998 1315 n/a 0.0 39.5
1999 1387 81.5 17.0 47.2
2000 1423 n/a 0.0 44.8
2001 1474 121.2 12.2 40.7
2002 1501 135.0 11.1 47.5
2003 1501 135.0 11.1 47.5
2004 1537 127.8 12.0 47.9
2005 1543 126.8 12.2 50.6
2006 1519 123.0 12.3 45.5
2007 1564 126.0 12.4 47
2008 1588 84.3 18.8 49.2
2009 1659 86.2 19.2 50.6
2010 1718 85.5 20.0 56.2
2011 1762 100.3 17.5 51.6
2012 1794 142.6 12.5 54
2013 1791 145.5 12.3 53.9
2014 1862 144.1 12.9 54.2
2015 1985 150.0 13.2 57.3
2016 2026 144.0 14.0 53.8
2017 2134 155.0 13.7 57.8
2018 2215 155.9 14.2 59.8
2019 2241 150.0 14.9 59.4
2020 2378 162.8 14.6 61.9
2021 2256 167.8 13.4 n/a
2022 2224 175.0 12.7 66.2
2023 2362 146.7 16.0 66.8

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 Justice High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1405 99.9 14.0 n/a
1990 1344 94.6 14.2 n/a
1991 1278 97.1 13.1 n/a
1992 1283 98.9 12.9 n/a
1993 1274 99.5 12.8 n/a
1994 1283 108.0 n/a 51.2
1995 1272 n/a 0.0 39.7
1996 1272 n/a 0.0 39.7
1997 1284 n/a 0.0 39.8
1998 1315 n/a 0.0 39.5
1999 1387 81.5 17.0 47.2
2000 1423 n/a 0.0 44.8
2001 1474 121.2 12.2 40.7
2002 1501 135.0 11.1 47.5
2003 1501 135.0 11.1 47.5
2004 1537 127.8 12.0 47.9
2005 1543 126.8 12.2 50.6
2006 1519 123.0 12.3 45.5
2007 1564 126.0 12.4 47
2008 1588 84.3 18.8 49.2
2009 1659 86.2 19.2 50.6
2010 1718 85.5 20.0 56.2
2011 1762 100.3 17.5 51.6
2012 1794 142.6 12.5 54
2013 1791 145.5 12.3 53.9
2014 1862 144.1 12.9 54.2
2015 1985 150.0 13.2 57.3
2016 2026 144.0 14.0 53.8
2017 2134 155.0 13.7 57.8
2018 2215 155.9 14.2 59.8
2019 2241 150.0 14.9 59.4
2020 2378 162.8 14.6 61.9
2021 2256 167.8 13.4 n/a
2022 2224 175.0 12.7 66.2
2023 2362 146.7 16.0 66.8

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 Justice High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $221 (2.3%) $9,384 (97.7%) $9,605
2020 $155 (1.5%) $10,152 (98.5%) $10,307
2021 $167 (1.5%) $10,928 (98.5%) $11,096

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Justice 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 267th of 327 High schoolsRanks 267th of 326 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Justice High)8374
 9%
   End of Course Writing (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378
 5%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Justice High)7279
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Justice High)7777
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Justice High)9088
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Justice High)8633
 53%
   End of Course Chemistry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8959
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Justice High)7457
 17%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfax County Public Schools)8678
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Justice High)4517
 28%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)5735
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Justice High)7364
 9%
   End of Course English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8687
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Justice High)720
 72%
   End of Course VA and US History (Fairfax County Public Schools)7755
 22%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students22412362
 5.4%
African American211238
 12.8%
American Indian04
Asian254248
 2.4%
Hispanic12321360
 10.4%
Pacific Islander11
White500470
 6%
Two or More Races4341
 4.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.4%66.8%
 7.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 2,362 students attended Justice High.

Students at Justice High are 58% Hispanic, 20% White, 10% Asian, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Justice High ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Virginia high schools.


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