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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just curious about why I often see convos about Woodson/Oakton and people generally leave out Fairfax HS (which neighbors these schools) as an option that they are considering.  Is there something about Fairfax HS that makes it undesirable?  It seems like nice facilities and like it would be similar demographics?  [/quote]

It’s got a larger low-income population and more discipline issues, but it’s actually fairly representative of NoVa generally. Also FHS benefits from an Academy program with a lot of performing arts options, plus the City of Fairfax owns the building and makes sure it stays in good condition.  No reason to avoid it - just recognize its test scores/ratings will always probably be lower than the three schools mentioned in the OP.[/quote]

This is correct.  The demographics that make up the bulk of Oakton/Woodson will end up doing just as well at Fairfax.  It's just that Fairfax has more lower income students who generally don't score as well on tests, etc.  I think having a mix of students is actually a positive learning experience for kids.  But at the same time, the reality is that the kids at Fairfax tend to segregate themselves.  I guess the bottom line is that if your kid is a part of the Oakton/Woodson demographic, they will end up having virtually the same experience at Fairfax.  [/quote]

It may also help Fairfax that Lanier MS is now designated as an AAP center. [/quote]

I'm not sure about that since the kids that used to attend Rocky Run were still attending Fairfax for high school already.  But I suppose it could lead more students to try AAP if they didn't have to travel out to Rocky Run every day, and that could lead to more kids being better prepared for high school.

I would just say that whether it's Oakton, Woodson, Chantilly (or Fairfax, Centreville, Robinson, LB, South Lakes, etc.), these are all good, large schools where your child will be able to find their niche if they so choose.  I think parents (and realtors) look for every edge they can because they obviously want the best for their kids.  But the truth is that if you're the type of family that cares enough to worry about this stuff, your kids will get the same level of education at each of these schools, and will have plenty of peers who match their academic level/interest.  [/quote]

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