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[quote=Anonymous]You don't have to live in Fairfax City to attend FHS. Some of the neighborhoods are almost in Centreville.

There is a range of socio-economic neighborhoods (my child has friends on free and reduced lunch, living in apts., and friends in huge mansions). It's a very diverse school, which is awesome.

We have personally had a good enough experience there. A mix of good/bad class experiences (which is everywhere) but I feel like DC is prepared for college.)

School spirit is so-so. The big boys' programs get a lot of attendance and promotion (football, basketball) but not like "back in the day" attendance. Again, I think that is HS generally, these days. But it is disappointing when other girl sports (like field hockey, as noted by someone else) barely gets any attendance or attention despite being very successful.

FHS is no different in the social hierarchy present in most high schools. Disappointing to see that this still exists but it is what it is.

FHS is an AP school and performing arts academy.

I would say that getting classes you want is a huge PITA. The offerings are not great in terms of getting all your classes since core classes have limited offerings. So your kid may have to decide between and AP class and an interesting elective. It's annoying. [/quote]

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