W. T. Woodson High School

W. T. Woodson High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9525 Main St,  Fairfax, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
3.7
3.5
2,478 Students
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School Details

Head of School
Carlyn E Floyd
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
163
Full Time Teachers
163
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
82%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
216:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
White
48.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
25.1%
Hispanic
13.3%
Two or more races
7.4%
Black
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#11 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
#22 Best HS For Stem in Virginia
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 714 Students
Virginia Tech 672 Students
James Madison University 625 Students
George Mason University 602 Students
William & Mary 458 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 434 Students
Georgetown University 215 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 202 Students
George Washington University 185 Students
Christopher Newport University 183 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 290 Students
Business 263 Students
Computer Science 217 Students
Psychology 206 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 115 Students
Political Science and Government 104 Students
Nursing 96 Students
Engineering 94 Students
Pre-Law Studies 83 Students
Chemistry 75 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 398 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/29/2024
It's a great school with a good environment. There's a place for a lot of people whether it's in clubs or sports. The teachers are mainly good except for some that choose favorites and blatantly show during class.
3.0 Alum
7/16/2024
I spent four years as a student in Woodson, my experience was mostly good, but it could have been better. I made friends, participated in sports and extracurriculars, so in no way was I ever isolated. I never witnessed bullying first hand, but that didn't mean there wasn't uncomfortable situations. There were a handful of teachers that seemed to pick on students for not acting as expected (and I don't mean they were misbehaving, the students tended to be shy or quiet and for some reason that irritated the teachers so they were sarcastic or rude towards the students, putting them on the spotlight more often than even other students who were more inclined to participate). This last academic year (2023-24; I was a 23' graduate) a new class for African American history was added, but unfortunately the teacher acted inappropriately made the students (majority black) pretend to pick cotton from the floor as she acted as their "master." Woodson isn't bad, but I wouldn't go back.
4.0 Senior
7/13/2023
W.T. Woodson High School is reputed for strong academics and diverse opportunities. Some highlights include a wide range of courses, dedicated teachers, and a vibrant extracurricular scene. Challenges may include a large student population leading to less personalized attention. Workload management could be improved for a better balance.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/10/2024
Great experience for my son and lots of opportunities for a variety of activities.
1.0 teacher
9/6/2024
horrible football team and bad school very bad
1.0 student
4/30/2024
This school gives too much homework and a bunch of the teachers are rlly lazy and wont really help u if u ask.
5.0 parent
10/24/2023
An excellent learning environment with teachers, guidance counselors and administrators who are engaged with their students on all levels and care about their success. All three of our kids had a great experience, both academically and socially. Lots of clubs and opportunities to volunteer and feel...

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