Centreville High

Summary:

Centreville High is a public high school located in Clifton, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,623 students. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Centreville High's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking as high as 93rd out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2020-2021 but dropping to 163rd out of 329 in 2023-2024. The school generally performs better in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Biology compared to the Fairfax County and Virginia averages, but lags behind in Geometry and Chemistry. Centreville High's rankings for different student subgroups vary, with the school performing well for Asian and multi-racial students but struggling with African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. The school's increasing percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and higher student-teacher ratio compared to the district average may also warrant attention.

Compared to nearby schools, Centreville High's performance is generally on par with or slightly below other high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools district, such as Fairfax High and Woodson High. However, the school lags behind the higher-performing Robinson Secondary, which is a magnet school in the district. The nearby Mountain View High, which serves a predominantly Hispanic and low-income student population, has significantly lower performance and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6001 Union Mill Rd
       Clifton, VA  20124-1131


(703) 802-5400

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,410 Help


Feeder schools for Centreville High:

Elementary:    Centre Ridge Elementary
    Centreville Elementary
Middle:    Liberty Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  2,623

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
30.9%
White:
30.1%
Hispanic:
24.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Centreville High ranks better than 50.5% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 14th 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 56.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Centreville 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 Centreville 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 Centreville High is $9,410. 19 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centreville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Centreville High 163rd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Centreville 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 Centreville High

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Rank History for all students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.39 83rd 308 73.1%
2006 54.71 119th 314 62.1%
2007 59.31 89th 313 71.6%
2008 58.66 105th 316 66.8%
2009 61.26 91st 313 70.9%
2010 53.05 143rd 317 54.9%
2011 58.86 109th 320 65.9%
2012 60.51 89th 321 72.3%
2013 61.93 76th 321 76.3%
2014 64.21 67th 322 79.2%
2015 58.49 91st 322 71.7%
2016 58.25 101st 321 68.5%
2017 64.66 70th 324 78.4%
2018 64.41 68th 326 79.1%
2019 55.35 123rd 327 62.4%
2021 58.91 93rd 327 71.6%
2022 50.38 149th 325 54.2%
2023 59.66 150th 326 54.0%
2024 56.28 163rd 329 50.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.00 26th 193 86.5%
2024 67.68 51st 198 74.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.06 42nd 97 56.7%
2024 57.47 50th 122 59.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.01 172nd 320 46.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.49 113th 320 64.7%
2024 58.45 153rd 322 52.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.23 143rd 249 42.6%
2024 52.68 117th 253 53.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.54 43rd 92 53.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.10 154th 321 52.0%
2024 57.23 153rd 322 52.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.94 24th 120 80.0%
2024 57.36 59th 118 50.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.85 148th 240 38.3%
2024 56.48 110th 249 55.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.43 187th 232 19.4%
2024 37.76 173rd 233 25.8%
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Rank History for White students at Centreville High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.14 78th 315 75.2%
2024 55.86 156th 314 50.3%
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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 Centreville 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 973 973
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1483 1483
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2035 2035
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2060 2060
1993 1278 162 178 78 5 n/a n/a 0 1701
1994 1365 180 207 99 6 n/a n/a 0 1857
1995 1650 224 292 131 2 n/a n/a 0 2299
1996 1650 224 292 131 2 n/a n/a 0 2299
1997 1757 242 317 150 4 n/a n/a 0 2470
1998 1847 248 351 148 13 n/a n/a 0 2607
1999 1876 277 368 164 12 n/a n/a 0 2697
2000 1937 306 414 194 14 n/a n/a -4 2861
2001 1407 220 379 158 10 n/a n/a 0 2174
2002 1160 202 453 192 4 n/a n/a 30 2041
2003 1160 202 453 192 4 n/a n/a 30 2041
2004 1133 204 481 200 4 n/a n/a 30 2052
2005 1148 233 548 230 6 n/a n/a 43 2208
2006 1156 257 592 241 5 n/a n/a 61 2312
2007 1119 244 620 229 5 n/a n/a 70 2287
2008 1091 236 659 245 7 n/a n/a 93 2331
2009 1047 214 675 248 8 n/a n/a 92 2284
2010 1021 209 678 270 9 n/a n/a 91 2278
2011 991 219 679 328 4 1 98 0 2320
2012 972 232 722 335 2 2 96 0 2361
2013 970 226 756 362 2 4 86 0 2406
2014 968 226 762 370 1 5 90 0 2422
2015 973 224 789 390 3 7 74 0 2460
2016 941 228 802 427 4 5 93 0 2500
2017 903 247 825 447 3 9 101 0 2535
2018 905 247 830 488 4 8 120 0 2602
2019 870 225 851 524 3 9 132 0 2614
2020 816 250 840 586 3 8 138 0 2641
2021 848 246 823 551 5 7 143 0 2623
2022 789 239 839 572 6 4 139 0 2588
2023 789 228 811 633 8 6 148 0 2623

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 Centreville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 973 57.0 17.0 n/a
1990 1483 91.9 16.1 n/a
1991 2035 128.2 15.8 n/a
1992 2060 130.6 15.7 n/a
1993 1701 115.4 14.7 n/a
1994 1857 157.3 n/a 5.5
1995 2299 n/a 0.0 5.2
1996 2299 n/a 0.0 5.2
1997 2470 n/a 0.0 5.6
1998 2607 n/a 0.0 5
1999 2697 175.0 15.4 11.3
2000 2861 n/a 0.0 10
2001 2174 149.0 14.6 9.1
2002 2041 156.6 13.0 12.6
2003 2041 156.6 13.0 12.6
2004 2052 144.5 14.2 n/a
2005 2208 141.5 15.6 13.9
2006 2312 151.0 15.3 12.9
2007 2287 161.2 14.2 13.9
2008 2331 113.2 20.6 14.2
2009 2284 110.7 20.6 16.1
2010 2278 110.8 20.5 19
2011 2320 117.9 19.6 19.8
2012 2361 148.5 15.8 20.8
2013 2406 151.7 15.8 20.9
2014 2422 158.9 15.2 23.1
2015 2460 147.0 16.7 22.8
2016 2500 152.0 16.4 23.1
2017 2535 158.3 16.0 24
2018 2602 162.9 15.9 25.2
2019 2614 159.9 16.3 26
2020 2641 169.4 15.5 28.3
2021 2623 167.9 15.6 n/a
2022 2588 176.4 14.6 28.9
2023 2623 149.5 17.5 32.5

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 Centreville High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 973 57.0 17.0 n/a
1990 1483 91.9 16.1 n/a
1991 2035 128.2 15.8 n/a
1992 2060 130.6 15.7 n/a
1993 1701 115.4 14.7 n/a
1994 1857 157.3 n/a 5.5
1995 2299 n/a 0.0 5.2
1996 2299 n/a 0.0 5.2
1997 2470 n/a 0.0 5.6
1998 2607 n/a 0.0 5
1999 2697 175.0 15.4 11.3
2000 2861 n/a 0.0 10
2001 2174 149.0 14.6 9.1
2002 2041 156.6 13.0 12.6
2003 2041 156.6 13.0 12.6
2004 2052 144.5 14.2 n/a
2005 2208 141.5 15.6 13.9
2006 2312 151.0 15.3 12.9
2007 2287 161.2 14.2 13.9
2008 2331 113.2 20.6 14.2
2009 2284 110.7 20.6 16.1
2010 2278 110.8 20.5 19
2011 2320 117.9 19.6 19.8
2012 2361 148.5 15.8 20.8
2013 2406 151.7 15.8 20.9
2014 2422 158.9 15.2 23.1
2015 2460 147.0 16.7 22.8
2016 2500 152.0 16.4 23.1
2017 2535 158.3 16.0 24
2018 2602 162.9 15.9 25.2
2019 2614 159.9 16.3 26
2020 2641 169.4 15.5 28.3
2021 2623 167.9 15.6 n/a
2022 2588 176.4 14.6 28.9
2023 2623 149.5 17.5 32.5

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 Centreville High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $99 (1.1%) $8,676 (98.9%) $8,775
2020 $92 (1.0%) $9,289 (99.0%) $9,381
2021 $89 (0.9%) $9,320 (99.0%) $9,410

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Centreville High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 123rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 150th of 326 High schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Centreville High)8887
 1%
   End of Course Writing (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378
 5%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Centreville High)8487
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Centreville High)8372
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Centreville High)9283
 9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Centreville High)8853
 35%
   End of Course Chemistry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8959
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Centreville High)8779
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfax County Public Schools)8678
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Centreville High)3863
 25%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)5735
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Centreville High)8990
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8687
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course World History I (Centreville High)9146
 45%
   End of Course World History I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8580
 5%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students26142623
 0.3%
African American225228
 1.3%
American Indian38
 166.7%
Asian851811
 4.7%
Hispanic524633
 20.8%
Pacific Islander96
 33.3%
White870789
 9.3%
Two or More Races132148
 12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26%32.5%
 6.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Centreville High

Centreville High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Centre Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Centreville Elementary
Middle : Liberty Middle

Centreville High ranks 163rd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Centreville High are 31% Asian, 30% White, 24% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,623 students attended Centreville High.


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