Fairfax High School is a public high school in the Eastern United States, located in Fairfax, Virginia, a suburb west of Washington, D.C. in Northern Virginia. The school is owned by the City of Fairfax, but is operated by Fairfax County Public Schools under a contractual agreement between it and Fairfax County.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1936
Colors
Gold and Purple
School Calendar
School Rankings
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
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Fairfax High School Academy is part of Fairfax County School District.
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