SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

A

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

78%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

67%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, West Springfield High Greatly Exceeds Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

76%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

75%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

83%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

76%
52%

ELA Proficiency

75%
66%

Science Proficiency

83%
51%

VA Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

96%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

33%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

24

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

15%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

15%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

18%
5%

AP Computer Science

3%
1%

AP Math

12%
4%

VA Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

A

14.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.16 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.68 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$171,762

VA Average: $107,027

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

VA Average: 4.3%

Median Home value

$671,264

VA Average: $417,432

Median Rent

$2,895 /mo

VA Average: $1,695

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

95.9%

VA Average: 91.3%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

18:1

VA Average: 12:1

Number of Teachers

152

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,912

Average for all teachers in Fairfax County Public Schools

Student to Counselor Ratio

242:1

VA Average: 316:1

Number of Support Staff

20

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

2

Law Enforcement Officers:

1

Security Staff:

4

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

88%

VA Average: 93%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

96%

VA Average: 95%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

39

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

58

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

202

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$11068 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$10.07

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

48%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

14%

Black

12%

Latino

17%

Multiracial

8%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

36%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

1%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

13%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

15%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

40%

Gifted & Talented

0%

High Schools Nearest to West Springfield High

Explore nearby high schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Lake Braddock Secondary

  • Actual Test Scores: 83%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Distance: 1.8 mi
Annandale High

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Distance: 3.0 mi
Fairfax County Adult High

  • Actual Test Scores: 17%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Distance: 3.4 mi
Lewis High

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Distance: 3.8 mi
Robinson Secondary

  • Actual Test Scores: 76%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Distance: 3.9 mi
Woodson High

  • Actual Test Scores: 76%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Distance: 4.2 mi
Thomas Jefferson High For Science And Technology

  • Actual Test Scores: 96%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Distance: 4.4 mi
South County High

  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Distance: 4.8 mi
Falls Church High

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Distance: 5.5 mi