Falls Church High School is a high school located in West Falls Church, Virginia, in unincorporated Fairfax County. While the school has a Falls Church mailing address, the school does not serve the City of Falls Church, which is served by Meridian High School. The school serves grades 9 through 12.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1945
Colors
White, Green, Gold
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
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14:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What school district is Falls Church Governor's Health Sciences Academy part of?
Falls Church Governor's Health Sciences Academy is part of Fairfax County School District.
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