VDOE SCHOOL QUALITY PROFILES
The Virginia Department of Education's School Quality Profiles provide information about accreditation, assessments, college and career readiness, and other topics of interest to parents and the general public.
Equity Profile
Equity Profile
The Equity Profile is a part of the work outlined in the One Fairfax Policy.
Fairfax County Public Schools will incorporate data and publish performance measures that can be analyzed, quantified, and disaggregated to evaluate the extent to which our systems are achieving goals.
Data is published each year. It can be broken down and studied to show trends in division and school performance. The Student Demographics Data provides information about all students, various demographic groups, and specific student populations.
Our work around divisionwide desired outcomes and metrics is divided into four goals. This information is monitored to ensure that gaps in achievement, opportunity, access, and attainment are being addressed. The Equity Profile is interactive. Data can be viewed in many ways.
The equity profile will be published annually and is a living document. It will be updated as needed.
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
FCPS serves a diverse student population of more than 178,000 students in 198 schools and centers.
SCHOOL PROFILES
Featuring key information about each school including special programs and enrollment and staffing data.
Equity Profile Goals
3rd GRADE READING
FCPS is committed to helping all students read on grade level by the end of third grade. This can be a critical measurement of a child's educational development and future success.
8th GRADE ALGEBRA PARTICIPATION
FCPS aims to increase the diverse representation of students who complete Algebra by the end of eighth grade. Earlier participation in Algebra allows students additional time to take higher-level math courses.
ON-TIME GRADUATION RATE
FCPS is committed to providing programs and support to help all students graduate on time while being college- and career-ready. Graduation is a celebration of a student's entire K-12 educational experience, representing success in both academic and social-emotional development.
AP/IB/DE PARTICIPATION AND PERFORMANCE
FCPS aims to ensure all students have access to rigorous coursework to prepare them for college and career. The Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and Dual Enrollment (DE) programs are challenging academic opportunities designed to provide high school students with access to college-level academic courses and rigor.
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM
Regular attendance is critical to success in school. A student is considered chronically absent if they miss more than 10% of instructional days during the school year. FCPS works to reduce chronic absenteeism by partnering with parents, students, and the larger community to identify and eliminate barriers to attending school. Regular school attendance leads to improved academic performance and on-time graduation.
STUDENT PROTECTIVE FACTORS
Students tend to be more successful in school if they:
- know they have at least one adult in their lives who cares about them and is available to talk,
- help others in their community, and
- believe that they can solve problems.
Students who have three or more of these protective factors are less likely to feel high levels of stress, to use drugs, or to become disengaged from school, family, and community. They are far more likely to feel good about themselves, to recover when something bad happens, and to become happy and successful adults.
RECRUITMENT
FCPS is committed to recruiting a workforce that prepares students for success in a global society and reflects the diversity of Fairfax County residents. Equitable recruitment practices create opportunities for hiring the most qualified staff to contribute to high levels of organizational performance.
HIRING
Hiring exceptional teachers and staff supports student success and makes FCPS a tremendous place to work. Equitable hiring practices serve as a means to achieving a diverse workforce, which leads to greater creativity and innovation, better problem-solving, and improved decision-making.
RETENTION
FCPS strives to provide a workplace where everyone is engaged, thrives in work and life, and establishes a long-term career with the school division. Research shows that organizations with a culture that values equity have highly qualified employees. FCPS offers access to innovative practices, cutting-edge technology, learning, and professional growth opportunities.
COST PER PUPIL
Cost-per-pupil calculations provide the cost of all programs to compare how school divisions spend their funds. FCPS' is ranked in the middle when compared to neighboring school divisions, using an agreed-upon methodology for cost calculation.
Student Demographics Title
FCPS serves a diverse student population of more than 178,000 students in 198 schools and centers.
School Profiles
Featuring key information about each school including special programs and enrollment and staffing data.
VDOE School Quality Profiles
The Virginia Department of Education's School Quality Profiles provide information about accreditation, assessments, college and career readiness, and other topics of interest to parents and the general public.
