Carter G. Woodson High School, commonly known as C. G. Woodson High School or simply Woodson, is a high school located in Fairfax County, Virginia, just outside the east end of the city of Fairfax limits, opposite the shopping center on Main Street.
Serving 2,436 students in grades 9-12, Woodson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Woodson High School's student population of 2,436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 194 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,436 students
Total Classroom Teachers
194 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Red, Navy Blue
School Calendar
School Motto
'Try to leave this world a little better than you found it'
School Rankings
Woodson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodson High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
25%
8%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
5%
21%
White
47%
44%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cavaliers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodson High School's ranking?
Woodson High School is ranked #782 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Woodson High School?
The graduation rate of Woodson High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Woodson High School?
2,436 students attend Woodson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Woodson High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodson High School?
Woodson High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodson High School offer ?
Woodson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodson High School part of?
Woodson High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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