Herndon High

Public 9-12

 700 Bennett St
       Herndon, VA  20170-3199


(703) 810-2200

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
292nd of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,221 Help


Feeder schools for Herndon High:

Elementary:    Aldrin Elementary
    Armstrong Elementary
    Clearview Elementary
    Dranesville Elementary
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Middle:    Herndon Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  2,361

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.3%
White:
28.4%
Asian:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Compare Details Herndon High ranks worse than 89.6% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 25th among 27 ranked high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.3%), White (28.4%), Asian (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Herndon High is 16.4, which is the 11th best among 27 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Herndon High is $11,221, which is the 6th highest among 27 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Herndon High:

SchoolDigger ranks Herndon High 292nd of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Herndon High in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Herndon High

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Rank History for all students at Herndon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.56 115th 308 62.7%
2006 60.48 77th 314 75.5%
2007 63.82 67th 313 78.6%
2008 60.24 93rd 316 70.6%
2009 51.39 140th 313 55.3%
2010 51.79 151st 317 52.4%
2011 54.00 136th 320 57.5%
2012 52.85 132nd 321 58.9%
2013 53.40 129th 321 59.8%
2014 51.80 136th 322 57.8%
2015 42.71 193rd 322 40.1%
2016 40.24 219th 321 31.8%
2017 32.82 255th 324 21.3%
2018 30.92 261st 326 19.9%
2019 34.01 256th 327 21.7%
2021 21.37 278th 327 15.0%
2022 34.48 240th 325 26.2%
2023 26.60 292nd 326 10.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Herndon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.45 166th 193 14.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Herndon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.55 73rd 97 24.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Herndon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.75 300th 320 6.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Herndon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.59 180th 249 27.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Herndon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.44 262nd 321 18.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Herndon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.06 94th 120 21.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Herndon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.79 134th 240 44.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Herndon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.69 221st 232 4.7%
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Rank History for White students at Herndon High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.02 43rd 315 86.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Herndon High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2132 2132
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2031 2031
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1935 1935
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1944 1944
1993 1482 181 200 152 4 n/a n/a 0 2019
1994 1540 218 213 177 3 n/a n/a 0 2151
1995 1552 228 288 232 5 n/a n/a 0 2305
1996 1552 228 288 232 5 n/a n/a 0 2305
1997 1565 210 296 219 6 n/a n/a 0 2296
1998 1536 212 308 218 8 n/a n/a 0 2282
1999 1525 247 288 223 6 n/a n/a 0 2289
2000 1488 259 300 238 12 n/a n/a -4 2293
2001 1466 236 311 281 9 n/a n/a 0 2303
2002 1430 232 321 352 10 n/a n/a 26 2371
2003 1430 232 321 352 10 n/a n/a 26 2371
2004 1379 217 280 413 10 n/a n/a 44 2343
2005 1338 225 272 412 11 n/a n/a 54 2312
2006 1296 234 261 410 9 n/a n/a 67 2277
2007 1248 228 251 409 6 n/a n/a 74 2216
2008 1227 223 272 454 6 n/a n/a 80 2262
2009 1171 220 280 473 7 n/a n/a 90 2241
2010 1149 227 287 490 8 n/a n/a 102 2263
2011 1101 231 316 553 5 0 92 0 2298
2012 1058 191 316 605 4 0 92 0 2266
2013 992 194 290 641 3 0 96 0 2216
2014 956 192 281 700 3 0 96 0 2228
2015 882 203 268 863 3 1 89 0 2309
2016 844 199 274 899 1 1 89 0 2307
2017 775 197 300 987 3 3 81 0 2346
2018 752 201 306 1032 6 1 92 0 2390
2019 750 178 293 1031 6 0 95 0 2353
2020 738 169 264 1104 10 1 98 0 2384
2021 692 158 235 1108 5 1 87 0 2286
2022 698 154 222 1147 6 1 89 0 2317
2023 671 155 195 1235 8 1 96 0 2361

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Herndon High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2132 116.3 18.3 n/a
1990 2031 112.0 18.1 n/a
1991 1935 119.3 16.2 n/a
1992 1944 121.5 16.0 n/a
1993 2019 131.5 15.4 n/a
1994 2151 182.7 n/a n/a
1995 2305 n/a 0.0 9.2
1996 2305 n/a 0.0 9.2
1997 2296 n/a 0.0 7.9
1998 2282 n/a 0.0 8.3
1999 2289 120.0 19.1 11.8
2000 2293 n/a 0.0 12.7
2001 2303 165.4 13.9 13.2
2002 2371 180.2 13.2 13.7
2003 2371 180.2 13.2 13.7
2004 2343 157.8 14.8 18.1
2005 2312 156.8 14.7 18.6
2006 2277 150.0 15.2 17.1
2007 2216 150.3 14.7 16.7
2008 2262 112.8 20.1 18.7
2009 2241 109.4 20.5 21.9
2010 2263 104.2 21.7 25.6
2011 2298 114.0 20.1 26.1
2012 2266 157.1 14.4 28.2
2013 2216 156.7 14.1 28.7
2014 2228 158.7 14.0 32
2015 2309 162.0 14.2 36.5
2016 2307 172.0 13.4 34.6
2017 2346 172.0 13.6 37.6
2018 2390 174.7 13.6 38.7
2019 2353 172.7 13.6 39.4
2020 2384 172.5 13.8 44.3
2021 2286 174.5 13.0 n/a
2022 2317 174.9 13.2 45.6
2023 2361 143.5 16.4 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Herndon High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2132 116.3 18.3 n/a
1990 2031 112.0 18.1 n/a
1991 1935 119.3 16.2 n/a
1992 1944 121.5 16.0 n/a
1993 2019 131.5 15.4 n/a
1994 2151 182.7 n/a n/a
1995 2305 n/a 0.0 9.2
1996 2305 n/a 0.0 9.2
1997 2296 n/a 0.0 7.9
1998 2282 n/a 0.0 8.3
1999 2289 120.0 19.1 11.8
2000 2293 n/a 0.0 12.7
2001 2303 165.4 13.9 13.2
2002 2371 180.2 13.2 13.7
2003 2371 180.2 13.2 13.7
2004 2343 157.8 14.8 18.1
2005 2312 156.8 14.7 18.6
2006 2277 150.0 15.2 17.1
2007 2216 150.3 14.7 16.7
2008 2262 112.8 20.1 18.7
2009 2241 109.4 20.5 21.9
2010 2263 104.2 21.7 25.6
2011 2298 114.0 20.1 26.1
2012 2266 157.1 14.4 28.2
2013 2216 156.7 14.1 28.7
2014 2228 158.7 14.0 32
2015 2309 162.0 14.2 36.5
2016 2307 172.0 13.4 34.6
2017 2346 172.0 13.6 37.6
2018 2390 174.7 13.6 38.7
2019 2353 172.7 13.6 39.4
2020 2384 172.5 13.8 44.3
2021 2286 174.5 13.0 n/a
2022 2317 174.9 13.2 45.6
2023 2361 143.5 16.4 48

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Herndon High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $285 (2.8%) $9,950 (97.2%) $10,235
2020 $199 (1.9%) $10,068 (98.1%) $10,267
2021 $256 (2.3%) $10,965 (97.7%) $11,221

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Herndon High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 256th of 327 High schoolsRanks 292nd of 326 High schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Herndon High)7177
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378
 5%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Herndon High)7689
 13%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Herndon High)7573
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Herndon High)9283
 9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Herndon High)7945
 34%
   End of Course Chemistry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8959
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Herndon High)6864
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfax County Public Schools)8678
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Herndon High)7226
 46%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)5735
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Herndon High)7675
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8687
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Herndon High)6811
 57%
   End of Course VA and US History (Fairfax County Public Schools)7755
 22%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Herndon High)8373
 10%
   End of Course World History I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8580
 5%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Herndon High)7623
 53%
   End of Course World History II (Fairfax County Public Schools)8481
 3%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23532361
 0.3%
African American178155
 12.9%
American Indian68
 33.3%
Asian293195
 33.4%
Hispanic10311235
 19.8%
Pacific Islander01
White750671
 10.5%
Two or More Races9596
 1.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%48%
 8.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Herndon High

Herndon High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aldrin Elementary
Elementary : Armstrong Elementary
Elementary : Clearview Elementary
Elementary : Dranesville Elementary
Elementary : Herndon Elementary
Elementary : Hutchison Elementary
Middle : Herndon Middle

Herndon High ranks in the bottom 10.4% of Virginia high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,361 students attended Herndon High.

Students at Herndon High are 52% Hispanic, 28% White, 8% Asian, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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