Welcome
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead healthy, ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens.
About Us
FCPS serves a diverse population of more than 183,000 students
Fairfax County School Board
Meet the school board members, learn about the meetings and committees, browse the Governance Manual, and more.
Senior Leadership Team
Superintendent Dr. Michelle C. Reid is supported by the members of the FCPS Senior Leadership Team.
Strategic Plan 2023-30
The strategic plan will be our North Star for how we ensure excellence, equity, and opportunity for each and every student from now through 2030. With this strategic plan, we begin on a transformative journey to ensure the success of every student in our diverse community.
FCPS by the Numbers
FCPS is the ninth largest school division in the U.S. with 199 schools and centers. We serve a diverse population of nearly 183,000 prekindergarten through grade 12 students, speaking more than 200 languages. Over 35% of our total student population is economically disadvantaged (eligible for free or reduced-price meals); 16.3% receive special education services, 21% are multilingual learners, and more than 7% are military-connected.
During the 2023-24 school year, approximately 36% of FCPS students identified themselves as white; 29% Hispanic; 19% Asian; 10% Black, 6% multiple races, .3% Native American or Alaskan Native, and .1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
For the class of 2024, 94.6% of FCPS students graduated on time (in four years of high school), and more than 89% planned to pursue post-secondary education. FCPS offers over 100 Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE), and International Baccalaureate (IB) approved courses. Students at every high school have opportunities to access college-level coursework and 75% of high school students completed at least one college equivalent course.
Two hundred sixty-four students from 15 high schools have been named semifinalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2024.
Fairfax County high schools are recognized annually by education columnist Jay Mathews as being among the most challenging high schools in the U.S.
FCPS — one of the largest employers in Virginia — has 40,040 employees (including part-time and hourly). The operational budget funds 25,743.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, of whom 92.5% are school-based and 7.5% are non-school-based. Our Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Approved Budget of $3.7 billion is primarily funded by Fairfax County. More than 85% of the budget goes toward instruction, and the average cost per student is $19,795.
The FCPS bus fleet is one of the largest bus fleets in the U.S., transporting nearly 130,000 students on more than 1,600 buses each day. The fleet includes 28 electric buses.
FCPS has more than 28 million square feet of school buildings and office space, including 187 Energy Star-certified buildings (more than any other school system in the country).
FCPS is located in Fairfax County, Virginia, the most populous jurisdiction in Virginia and the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, with more than 1 million residents.
Over 63% of Fairfax County’s population has a bachelor’s degree.
Departments and Offices
FCPS central offices and departments provide critical support to schools
Sharing Our Success From 2023-24 School Year
Sharing Our Success, also available as a printed document, is a reflection of our accomplishments
Policies, Regulations, and Notices
Access the current versions of FCPS policies, regulations, and notices.
Beliefs, Mission, and Vision
FCPS' beliefs, mission, and vision outline a path for success for all students.
The History of FCPS
Learn more about Fairfax County Public Schools and its history.
Equitable Access to Literacy Plan
Equitable Access to Literacy is FCPS' PreK-12 literacy program. It uses proven methods based on scientific reading research. Its goal is to expand learning opportunities to meet the needs of all students.