Woodson High

Summary:

Woodson High is a public high school located in Fairfax, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,478 students. As part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Woodson High consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Woodson High's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming their peers in Fairfax County and across Virginia on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 98.11% of 9th graders at Woodson High were proficient or better in Geometry, compared to 92.14% in Fairfax County and 85.92% statewide. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 48.91% White, 5.17% African American, 13.28% Hispanic, 25.06% Asian, and 7.38% two or more races, is a strength, and Woodson High has been able to support the academic success of students from various backgrounds, ranking highly in the state for different student subgroups.

While Woodson High stands out as an exceptional school, the nearby West Springfield High and Oakton High also rank highly in the state, while other schools, such as Annandale High and Falls Church High, have lower rankings and more socioeconomically disadvantaged student populations. These comparisons highlight the diversity within the Fairfax County school district and the importance of considering the unique characteristics of each school when evaluating educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 9525 Main St
       Fairfax, VA  22031


(703) 503-4600

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,753 Help


Feeder schools for Woodson High:

Elementary:    Canterbury Woods Elementary
    Fairfax Villa Elementary
    Little Run Elementary
    Mantua Elementary
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Middle:    Frost Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  2,478

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.9%
Asian:
25.1%
Hispanic:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodson High ranks better than 94.2% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd 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 80.37. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Woodson High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Woodson 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 Woodson High is $9,753. 15 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodson High:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodson High 19th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Woodson 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 Woodson High

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Rank History for all students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.35 20th 308 93.5%
2006 69.16 38th 314 87.9%
2007 73.56 21st 313 93.3%
2008 73.47 27th 316 91.5%
2009 76.40 16th 313 94.9%
2010 73.88 27th 317 91.5%
2011 79.14 10th 320 96.9%
2012 79.01 11th 321 96.6%
2013 81.06 11th 321 96.6%
2014 79.87 12th 322 96.3%
2015 76.72 20th 322 93.8%
2016 76.85 15th 321 95.3%
2017 72.28 32nd 324 90.1%
2018 76.58 13th 326 96.0%
2019 74.46 22nd 327 93.3%
2021 49.09 148th 327 54.7%
2022 64.68 80th 325 75.4%
2023 80.54 18th 326 94.5%
2024 80.37 19th 329 94.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.20 29th 193 85.0%
2024 76.30 24th 198 87.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.79 18th 97 81.4%
2024 67.33 32nd 122 73.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.53 138th 320 56.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.32 11th 320 96.6%
2024 81.22 16th 322 95.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.49 10th 249 96.0%
2024 86.11 15th 253 94.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.28 18th 92 80.4%
2024 79.71 3rd 92 96.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.14 25th 321 92.2%
2024 79.81 33rd 322 89.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.65 12th 120 90.0%
2024 68.38 32nd 118 72.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.89 50th 240 79.2%
2024 83.43 16th 249 93.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.52 42nd 232 81.9%
2024 61.48 76th 233 67.4%
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Rank History for White students at Woodson High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.02 10th 315 96.8%
2024 81.85 12th 314 96.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Woodson 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 1848 1848
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1737 1737
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1701 1701
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1710 1710
1993 1272 40 270 60 2 n/a n/a 0 1644
1994 1300 47 278 60 0 n/a n/a 0 1685
1995 1297 44 260 52 2 n/a n/a 0 1655
1996 1297 44 260 52 2 n/a n/a 0 1655
1997 1312 42 289 63 6 n/a n/a 0 1712
1998 1282 48 271 62 5 n/a n/a 0 1668
1999 1334 43 273 60 3 n/a n/a 0 1713
2000 1323 44 278 74 5 n/a n/a -4 1720
2001 1336 50 269 82 5 n/a n/a 0 1742
2002 1362 61 322 84 4 n/a n/a 30 1863
2003 1362 61 322 84 4 n/a n/a 30 1863
2004 1364 59 354 88 4 n/a n/a 36 1905
2005 1430 78 386 93 4 n/a n/a 48 2039
2006 1431 81 420 116 3 n/a n/a 61 2112
2007 1423 88 460 137 6 n/a n/a 83 2197
2008 1371 79 468 135 8 n/a n/a 84 2145
2009 1333 71 465 148 7 n/a n/a 104 2128
2010 1336 79 468 129 7 n/a n/a 111 2130
2011 1329 76 462 181 6 1 85 0 2140
2012 1287 77 481 187 8 3 88 0 2131
2013 1374 78 506 189 5 4 90 0 2246
2014 1358 80 492 215 4 6 91 0 2246
2015 1359 104 549 249 5 4 108 0 2378
2016 1379 125 548 279 6 2 126 0 2465
2017 1296 127 580 286 5 1 140 0 2435
2018 1312 119 598 300 8 1 139 0 2477
2019 1251 109 601 310 6 1 132 0 2410
2020 1221 113 648 293 5 3 144 0 2427
2021 1274 121 671 303 3 2 142 0 2516
2022 1245 125 648 310 1 5 147 0 2481
2023 1212 128 621 329 2 3 183 0 2478

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 Woodson High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1848 100.4 18.4 n/a
1990 1737 100.7 17.2 n/a
1991 1701 109.7 15.5 n/a
1992 1710 111.7 15.3 n/a
1993 1644 114.0 14.4 n/a
1994 1685 141.1 n/a 6
1995 1655 n/a 0.0 4.2
1996 1655 n/a 0.0 4.2
1997 1712 n/a 0.0 4.1
1998 1668 n/a 0.0 4.6
1999 1713 106.0 16.2 5.1
2000 1720 n/a 0.0 5.3
2001 1742 122.7 14.2 n/a
2002 1863 158.0 11.8 5.1
2003 1863 158.0 11.8 5.1
2004 1905 143.7 13.3 5.3
2005 2039 141.7 14.4 5.6
2006 2112 155.0 13.6 5.7
2007 2197 172.0 12.8 5.5
2008 2145 111.0 19.3 5.3
2009 2128 106.1 20.1 6.7
2010 2130 95.1 22.4 9.3
2011 2140 105.8 20.2 10.7
2012 2131 155.1 13.7 10.4
2013 2246 156.3 14.3 8.9
2014 2246 157.7 14.2 8.7
2015 2378 161.0 14.7 10.1
2016 2465 165.0 14.9 10.1
2017 2435 166.9 14.5 10.8
2018 2477 167.6 14.7 11.7
2019 2410 165.4 14.5 11.8
2020 2427 159.8 15.1 11.2
2021 2516 161.6 15.5 n/a
2022 2481 167.7 14.7 11
2023 2478 162.5 15.2 12.9

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 Woodson High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1848 100.4 18.4 n/a
1990 1737 100.7 17.2 n/a
1991 1701 109.7 15.5 n/a
1992 1710 111.7 15.3 n/a
1993 1644 114.0 14.4 n/a
1994 1685 141.1 n/a 6
1995 1655 n/a 0.0 4.2
1996 1655 n/a 0.0 4.2
1997 1712 n/a 0.0 4.1
1998 1668 n/a 0.0 4.6
1999 1713 106.0 16.2 5.1
2000 1720 n/a 0.0 5.3
2001 1742 122.7 14.2 n/a
2002 1863 158.0 11.8 5.1
2003 1863 158.0 11.8 5.1
2004 1905 143.7 13.3 5.3
2005 2039 141.7 14.4 5.6
2006 2112 155.0 13.6 5.7
2007 2197 172.0 12.8 5.5
2008 2145 111.0 19.3 5.3
2009 2128 106.1 20.1 6.7
2010 2130 95.1 22.4 9.3
2011 2140 105.8 20.2 10.7
2012 2131 155.1 13.7 10.4
2013 2246 156.3 14.3 8.9
2014 2246 157.7 14.2 8.7
2015 2378 161.0 14.7 10.1
2016 2465 165.0 14.9 10.1
2017 2435 166.9 14.5 10.8
2018 2477 167.6 14.7 11.7
2019 2410 165.4 14.5 11.8
2020 2427 159.8 15.1 11.2
2021 2516 161.6 15.5 n/a
2022 2481 167.7 14.7 11
2023 2478 162.5 15.2 12.9

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 Woodson High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $94 (0.9%) $9,905 (99.1%) $9,999
2020 $72 (0.7%) $9,839 (99.3%) $9,911
2021 $84 (0.9%) $9,669 (99.1%) $9,753

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodson High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 327 High schoolsRanks 18th of 326 High schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Woodson High)9595
   End of Course Writing (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378
 5%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Woodson High)9591
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Woodson High)9373
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Woodson High)9673
 23%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Woodson High)9381
 12%
   End of Course Chemistry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8959
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Woodson High)9492
 2%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfax County Public Schools)8678
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Woodson High)7238
 34%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)5735
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Woodson High)9595
   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 (Woodson High)9164
 27%
   End of Course VA and US History (Fairfax County Public Schools)7755
 22%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History II (Woodson High)9171
 20%
   End of Course World History II (Fairfax County Public Schools)8481
 3%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24102478
 2.8%
African American109128
 17.4%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian601621
 3.3%
Hispanic310329
 6.1%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White12511212
 3.1%
Two or More Races132183
 38.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.8%12.9%
 1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Woodson High

Students at Woodson High are 49% White, 25% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Woodson High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Canterbury Woods Elementary
Elementary : Fairfax Villa Elementary
Elementary : Little Run Elementary
Elementary : Mantua Elementary
Elementary : Olde Creek Elementary
Elementary : Wakefield Forest Elementary
Middle : Frost Middle

Yes. Woodson High ranks in the top 5.8% of Virginia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,478 students attended Woodson High.


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

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