West Springfield High

Public 9-12

 6100 Rolling Rd
       Springfield, VA  22152


(703) 913-3800

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,562 Help


Feeder schools for West Springfield High:

Elementary:    Cardinal Forest Elementary
    Hunt Valley Elementary
    Keene Mill Elementary
    Orange Hunt Elementary
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Middle:    Irving Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  2,663

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.4%
Hispanic:
16.9%
Asian:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17% Help


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Compare Details West Springfield High ranks better than 93.6% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 5th 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 80.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at West Springfield High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.4%), Hispanic (16.9%), Asian (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Springfield High is 17.5. 22 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Springfield High is $8,562. 24 high schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Springfield High:

SchoolDigger ranks West Springfield High 21st of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See West Springfield 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 West Springfield High

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Rank History for all students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.71 35th 308 88.6%
2006 67.54 42nd 314 86.6%
2007 72.50 29th 313 90.7%
2008 72.15 32nd 316 89.9%
2009 69.09 38th 313 87.9%
2010 74.86 24th 317 92.4%
2011 73.34 35th 320 89.1%
2012 78.85 12th 321 96.3%
2013 80.47 13th 321 96.0%
2014 78.48 16th 322 95.0%
2015 80.22 9th 322 97.2%
2016 77.05 13th 321 96.0%
2017 77.42 11th 324 96.6%
2018 78.11 10th 326 96.9%
2019 78.51 10th 327 96.9%
2021 62.41 68th 327 79.2%
2022 67.87 61st 325 81.2%
2023 80.36 21st 326 93.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.25 12th 193 93.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.88 16th 97 83.5%
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Rank History for Female students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.05 32nd 320 90.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.96 7th 249 97.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.28 12th 92 87.0%
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Rank History for Male students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.60 13th 321 96.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.39 52nd 120 56.7%
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Rank History for African American students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.27 15th 240 93.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.12 22nd 232 90.5%
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Rank History for White students at West Springfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.37 13th 315 95.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Open Quote 4-5 stars for history, english and music programs. They have some truely award winning teachers in these areas.

1 star for math and science. Main goal for these classes is to achieve maximum performance at the minimum level of competence to game their test scores and federal funding. They are clueless about why foreign scientists and technologists are coming to the US from europe, asia and south asia to eat our lunch. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Springfield 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 2366 2366
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2295 2295
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2247 2247
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2256 2256
1993 1722 87 247 95 6 n/a n/a 0 2157
1994 1707 79 262 125 3 n/a n/a 0 2176
1995 1580 108 293 108 4 n/a n/a 0 2093
1996 1580 108 293 108 4 n/a n/a 0 2093
1997 1647 120 299 112 4 n/a n/a 0 2182
1998 1655 131 282 122 7 n/a n/a 0 2197
1999 1670 134 305 125 6 n/a n/a 0 2240
2000 1659 138 340 122 10 n/a n/a -4 2265
2001 1603 119 365 135 5 n/a n/a 0 2227
2002 1475 131 410 181 6 n/a n/a 57 2260
2003 1475 131 410 181 6 n/a n/a 57 2260
2004 1444 144 399 196 5 n/a n/a 71 2259
2005 1379 151 384 215 5 n/a n/a 90 2224
2006 1402 156 369 220 4 n/a n/a 108 2259
2007 1330 154 367 249 7 n/a n/a 124 2231
2008 1324 165 376 252 5 n/a n/a 129 2251
2009 1392 178 352 264 7 n/a n/a 122 2315
2010 1385 163 351 255 5 n/a n/a 126 2285
2011 1370 161 352 342 4 0 66 0 2295
2012 1402 158 352 342 5 0 77 0 2336
2013 1365 143 372 329 5 3 92 0 2309
2014 1351 140 351 339 5 2 101 0 2289
2015 1304 152 344 339 6 1 126 0 2272
2016 1268 153 319 350 9 1 135 0 2235
2017 1234 188 316 357 8 2 132 0 2237
2018 1188 220 306 362 6 2 135 0 2219
2019 1175 248 321 412 4 2 148 0 2310
2020 1168 277 362 427 3 3 173 0 2413
2021 1203 301 354 456 6 3 185 0 2508
2022 1234 301 362 450 11 4 208 0 2570
2023 1289 326 359 451 16 4 218 0 2663

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

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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 West Springfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2366 127.6 18.5 n/a
1990 2295 127.7 17.9 n/a
1991 2247 141.9 15.8 n/a
1992 2256 144.5 15.6 n/a
1993 2157 9.0 239.7 n/a
1994 2176 185.1 n/a 4.8
1995 2093 n/a 0.0 3.2
1996 2093 n/a 0.0 3.2
1997 2182 n/a 0.0 3.2
1998 2197 n/a 0.0 3.8
1999 2240 136.0 16.5 7.3
2000 2265 n/a 0.0 5.5
2001 2227 154.8 14.4 5.9
2002 2260 170.2 13.3 7.7
2003 2260 170.2 13.3 7.7
2004 2259 153.1 14.8 7.6
2005 2224 151.1 14.7 8.7
2006 2259 150.0 15.1 8.4
2007 2231 155.4 14.4 8.4
2008 2251 110.5 20.4 9.1
2009 2315 111.6 20.7 10.2
2010 2285 103.4 22.0 11.9
2011 2295 113.0 20.2 11.7
2012 2336 146.8 15.9 12.1
2013 2309 144.5 15.9 11.8
2014 2289 139.8 16.3 11.8
2015 2272 135.0 16.8 11.1
2016 2235 133.0 16.8 10
2017 2237 132.0 16.9 10.7
2018 2219 130.5 16.9 12.7
2019 2310 140.9 16.3 12.6
2020 2413 140.8 17.1 14.8
2021 2508 150.0 16.7 n/a
2022 2570 153.5 16.7 13.9
2023 2663 151.7 17.5 17

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 West Springfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2366 127.6 18.5 n/a
1990 2295 127.7 17.9 n/a
1991 2247 141.9 15.8 n/a
1992 2256 144.5 15.6 n/a
1993 2157 9.0 239.7 n/a
1994 2176 185.1 n/a 4.8
1995 2093 n/a 0.0 3.2
1996 2093 n/a 0.0 3.2
1997 2182 n/a 0.0 3.2
1998 2197 n/a 0.0 3.8
1999 2240 136.0 16.5 7.3
2000 2265 n/a 0.0 5.5
2001 2227 154.8 14.4 5.9
2002 2260 170.2 13.3 7.7
2003 2260 170.2 13.3 7.7
2004 2259 153.1 14.8 7.6
2005 2224 151.1 14.7 8.7
2006 2259 150.0 15.1 8.4
2007 2231 155.4 14.4 8.4
2008 2251 110.5 20.4 9.1
2009 2315 111.6 20.7 10.2
2010 2285 103.4 22.0 11.9
2011 2295 113.0 20.2 11.7
2012 2336 146.8 15.9 12.1
2013 2309 144.5 15.9 11.8
2014 2289 139.8 16.3 11.8
2015 2272 135.0 16.8 11.1
2016 2235 133.0 16.8 10
2017 2237 132.0 16.9 10.7
2018 2219 130.5 16.9 12.7
2019 2310 140.9 16.3 12.6
2020 2413 140.8 17.1 14.8
2021 2508 150.0 16.7 n/a
2022 2570 153.5 16.7 13.9
2023 2663 151.7 17.5 17

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 West Springfield High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $82 (1.0%) $8,315 (99.0%) $8,398
2020 $81 (0.9%) $8,551 (99.1%) $8,631
2021 $87 (1.0%) $8,475 (99.0%) $8,562

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Springfield High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 327 High schoolsRanks 21st of 326 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (West Springfield High)9494
   End of Course Writing (Fairfax County Public Schools)8378
 5%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (West Springfield High)9894
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (West Springfield High)9083
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (West Springfield High)9998
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (West Springfield High)9988
 11%
   End of Course Chemistry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8959
 30%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (West Springfield High)9791
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Fairfax County Public Schools)8678
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (West Springfield High)7822
 56%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)5735
 22%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (West Springfield High)9593
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8687
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23102663
 15.3%
African American248326
 31.5%
American Indian416
 300%
Asian321359
 11.8%
Hispanic412451
 9.5%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White11751289
 9.7%
Two or More Races148218
 47.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.6%17%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Springfield High

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,663 students attended West Springfield High.

Students at West Springfield High are 48% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races.

West Springfield High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cardinal Forest Elementary
Elementary : Hunt Valley Elementary
Elementary : Keene Mill Elementary
Elementary : Orange Hunt Elementary
Elementary : Rolling Valley Elementary
Elementary : West Springfield Elementary
Middle : Irving Middle

Yes. West Springfield High ranks in the top 6.4% of Virginia high schools.


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