Falls Church High School is a high school located in West Falls Church, Virginia, in unincorporated Fairfax County. While the school has a Falls Church mailing address, the school does not serve the City of Falls Church, which is served by Meridian High School. The school serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 2,154 students in grades 9-12, Falls Church High School ranks in the bottom 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falls Church High School's student population of 2,154 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 140 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
Year Founded
1945
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Rankings
Falls Church High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls Church High School is 0.59, 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
#1281 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
8%
Hispanic
61%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls Church High School's ranking?
Falls Church High School is ranked #1281 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Falls Church High School often compared to?
Falls Church High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annandale High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falls Church High School?
The graduation rate of Falls Church High School is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Falls Church High School?
2,154 students attend Falls Church High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Falls Church High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls Church High School?
Falls Church High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Falls Church High School offer ?
Falls Church High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Falls Church High School part of?
Falls Church High School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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