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West Springfield High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6100 Rolling Rd,
Springfield, VA
Fairfax County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Michael G Mukai
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
94%
Reading Proficiency
95%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
97%
Niche Grade
A-
A
A
B-
B
A
A
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.59
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Reading Proficiency
95%
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Math Proficiency
94%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
204
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Full Time Teachers
204
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Teachers in First or Second Year
12.3%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
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Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
28
Reading
30
Science
28
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Number of AP Courses
24
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AP Pass Rate
82%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
226:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
52%
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Female
48%
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White
46.5%
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Hispanic
18%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
13.8%
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Black
12.2%
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Two or more races
8.8%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#24
Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
#34
Best HS For Stem in Virginia
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia
869 Students
Virginia Tech
848 Students
George Mason University
841 Students
James Madison University
799 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
610 Students
William & Mary
527 Students
Georgetown University
291 Students
Christopher Newport University
279 Students
George Washington University
278 Students
New York University
217 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
328 Students
Biology
254 Students
Psychology
232 Students
Computer Science
169 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
163 Students
Nursing
151 Students
Marketing
123 Students
Political Science and Government
123 Students
Engineering
114 Students
Chemistry
102 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/21/2026
West Springfield has been welcoming since day 1. The campus is clean and decorated with awards, trophies, and Spartan representation. There are lots of classes to choose from and a good counseling team to help you in all things academic, athletic, and personal.
1/29/2026
My experience had its ups and downs but over my four years of being at this highschool I always had resources to pursue my dreams and I was always being looked out for and being pushed to reach my goals. I love this school and I would want my own kids to go here for their education and tradition and how well I know my kids will be taken care of.
12/16/2025
It would be good if the school could get more parking as there is not enough for all students and spots are distributed through a less than great system and if the school could do something about the overcapacity issue that would help a lot
GreatSchools Reviews
4/3/2025
Excellent school for education and athletics. My daughter was in the JROTC program and is now currently at Virginia Military Institute! The AP classes were integral in her education and it made a difference when applying to military academies.
7/14/2022
West Springfield is a big school, and the majority of the students and teachers here are nice. As a student with a 504 plan, for the most part it has been respected and implemented properly. The school is safe, and we have regular drills and very clear procedures. I will point out a few problems: Th...
2/9/2022
I attended WSHS before and during its renovation, hence losing a star. The school is beautiful now, but had a lot of issues when I attended. I went to WSHS because of bullying issues at South County. The atmosphere at WSHS is very welcoming and pushes students, sometimes a bit much, to succeed. Near...
9/22/2020
My experience is based on four sons who had different personalities and talents and their needs were met and more. One in foreign languages, one in music, one in history and one in drama. It might have helped that my wife and I were actively involved in school activities also.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$250K - $401K
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$756,563
% Renters
19%
Average Household Income
$166,090
% of College Grads
62.2%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
1,006 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,325 - $3,360 per month
- Eagle Rock Apartments at West Springfield
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 725+ Sq Ft
- 8525 Burling Wood Dr
- Springfield, VA
$1,600 per month
- Condo for Rent
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 500 Sq Ft
- 7803 Greeley Blvd
- Unit Greeley Blvd
- West Springfield, VA
$2,200 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,075 Sq Ft
- 7718B Lexton Place
- Unit 7718B Lexton Place
- West Springfield, VA
$2,900 per month
- Townhouse for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 1,788 Sq Ft
- 8763 Ridge Hollow Ct
- West Springfield, VA
$2,550 per month
- Townhouse for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,120 Sq Ft
- 8131 Kingsway Ct
- West Springfield, VA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 8th to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Orange Hunt Estates Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
Hidden Pond Nature Center
- Trails
- Nature Center
- Hiking
Pohick Creek Stream Valley Park
Cardinal Forest Park
Carrleigh Parkway Park
Lake Accotink Park
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Newington Forest
A rural feel from a neighborhood close to major metro areas
Newington
Relatively affordable homes, outdoor recreation and excellent schools
West Springfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Springfield, VA, in the West Springfield neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,310 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 94% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 95% are proficient in reading. West Springfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 97%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1270 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $756,563. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lake Braddock Secondary School, GW Community School, Irving Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Springfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Springfield High School.