Oakton High

Oakton High is a public high school serving grades 9 through 12 in Vienna, Virginia. The school enrolls 2,620 students and maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio — a strong figure for a school of this size. It earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with academic performance at 9.1 and student growth at 9.0.

Both scores reflect consistent strength in measured achievement and in how much students advance year over year. That performance places Oakton among Virginia's very best. It ranks 4th among all 323 public high schools in the state and 13th out of 1,850 Virginia public schools across all grade levels — outperforming 99% of the state's schools overall.

In Vienna, it holds the top spot among all 15 public schools. For families comparing Northern Virginia high schools, those rankings carry real weight. Oakton combines the resources a 2,600-student school can deliver with outcomes that place it near the ceiling of Virginia public education.

The 13:1 staff ratio keeps class sizes manageable even at scale — an advantage that shows up directly in the growth scores.

Oakton High is a large school with 2,620 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.