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#770 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 42% in state

Westfield High

High School · Fairfax County Public Schools · Chantilly, VA

A Fairfax County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

4700 Stonecroft Bv, Chantilly, VA 20151

  • Math 74% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 83% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)81% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation27.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$18,975
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Westfield High score 78% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency83%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 79% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2017
ELA
94%
2018
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
83%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Westfield High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$143,422

Median home value

$647,400

Median rent

$2,245/mo

College educated

57.2%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27.1% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chantilly HighEnrollment path unverified8.59–123.1 mi3,006Compare →
King Abdullah AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–123.8 mi739Compare →
Mountain View HighEnrollment path unverified2.49–123.9 mi142Compare →
St Paul Vi Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private9–124.2 mi1,094Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fairfax County Public Schools

Schools in district
223
Rank in district
#105 of 199
District spending per student
$18,975NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Westfield High is listed in Fairfax County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Westfield High

Westfield High is a public high school in Chantilly, VA, part of Fairfax County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,746 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #770 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Westfield High

What grades does Westfield High serve?

Westfield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Westfield High?

Westfield High has an enrollment of approximately 2,746 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield High?

The student-teacher ratio at Westfield High is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Westfield High rank in VA?

Westfield High ranks #770 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Westfield High's MySchoolScout rating?

Westfield High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Westfield High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield High has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Westfield High a charter school?

No, Westfield High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Westfield High a Title I school?

No, Westfield High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westfield High?

34.7% of students at Westfield High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,746
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
201
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fairfax County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 20151)
22,502
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20151; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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