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
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
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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