Herndon High School

Herndon High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Bennett St,  Herndon, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
3.6
3.8
2,317 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Willliam L. Bates
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
77%
Reading Proficiency
78%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
A-
College Prep
C
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
77%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
193
Full Time Teachers
193
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
25
AP Pass Rate
74.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
204:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Hispanic
52.3%
White
28.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.3%
Black
6.6%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 542 Students
George Mason University 512 Students
Virginia Tech 487 Students
University of Virginia 482 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 402 Students
William & Mary 286 Students
Northern Virginia Community College 193 Students
Old Dominion University 171 Students
Christopher Newport University 154 Students
Georgetown University 122 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 211 Students
Computer Science 127 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Biology 104 Students
Nursing 95 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 77 Students
Political Science and Government 68 Students
Engineering 58 Students
Finance 55 Students
Marketing 47 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 383 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/1/2025
Best part is just having the life being a student in Herndon high school,this school is never boring and always fun
3.0 Senior
2/14/2025
Administration is pretty inconsiderate. Inconsistent grade system over the past years with a lot of pushback from parents/students/staff. The teachers are generally good.
3.0 Senior
2/8/2025
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GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 13 Reviews
1.0 other
10/30/2025
My experience at this school was sub-mediocre. The teachers are disrespectful of students and over-disciplinary. When i attended Herndon high school, i was subjected to the most stress and pressure i ever have been due to the toxic environment. I would never choose to send my future children to this...
2.0 student
3/16/2025
current student, hate it. some good teachers but most either don’t know what they’re talking about or barely care about their students. most teachers play obvious favorites. admin parades around saying school is a zero tolerance zone for bullying but turns a blind eye when people actually get bullie...
5.0 parent
6/16/2022
Great school assembled with very diverse group of students, deeply involved communities and dedicated staffs and teachers. No matter what kind of the paths your students wish to proceed, Herndon High always has something to offer, from the academic, art or sport, to community, social or language. Ab...
5.0 parent
8/14/2020
Excellent - very diverse group of students leads to well rounded graduates. The Robotics program is excellent.

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Herndon High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Herndon, VA, in the Herndon neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,317 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Herndon High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.54, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $764,666. Discover additional schools in the area, like Park View High School, Dominion Christian School - North Campus, Herndon Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Herndon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Herndon High School.

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