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Bryant High

2709 Popkins Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306 · (703) 660-2001 · Fairfax County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL154 STUDENTS
Enrollment
154
High
DISTRICT 2,257 · STATE 1,213
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
74%
114 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 66%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
12
Grade 10
20
Grade 11
49
Grade 12
73
Student demographics
White
117%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 43%
Hispanic
11071%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 20%
Black
1812%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 21%
Asian
149%
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 8%
Two+
11%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 7%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7951%
Female
7549%

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Test scores

SOL 2024-25 . % Passing
English Language Arts
43.0%
own-school result
Math
79.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Source: SOL. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

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BeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
154
-211 (-58%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
was 11.2:1
% White
7%
was 6%
% Hispanic
71%
was 66%
% Black
12%
was 16%
% Asian
9%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Bryant High

Set in Alexandria, Virginia, Bryant High is a tiny secondary school, part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It enrolls 154 students across grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,213 students per school, that is 87% smaller than typical.

Fairfax County Public Schools comprises 199 schools with combined enrollment of 179,323 students; Bryant High is among them.

Demographically, Bryant High lists that 71% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Beyond that, the school lists 12% Black, 9% Asian, 7% White. By comparison, Fairfax County as a whole is about 18% Hispanic, so the school skews visibly more Hispanic than its surroundings.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 6.5:1. The state averages around 13.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Roughly 74% of students at Bryant High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Fairfax County (around 37%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Fairfax County shows median household income runs about $153,637, roughly 65% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Bryant High is one of 222 public schools in Fairfax County (combined enrollment of about 174,475 students).

The closest other public school is Bucknell Elementary, roughly 0.4 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies an outer-ring site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 58%: 365 students in 2018 compared to 154 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 66% to 71% over that span. Class-load math has narrowed: from 11.2:1 in 2018 to 6.5:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Fairfax County at a glance

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Population
1,147,837
Census ACS
Median income
$153,637
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
65%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
222
174,475 students

Quick facts

School name
Bryant High
District
Fairfax County Public Schools
Address
2709 Popkins Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306
Phone
(703) 660-2001
County
Fairfax County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
154
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
6.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
114 (74%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
510126000497
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Bryant High
What is the total enrollment at Bryant High?
Bryant High enrolls approximately 154 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Bryant High serve?
Bryant High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Bryant High?
Approximately 6.5:1 students per teacher at Bryant High.
What is the student diversity at Bryant High?
Student demographics at Bryant High are roughly 7% White, 71% Hispanic, 12% Black, 9% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Bryant High?
Bryant High is overseen by Fairfax County Public Schools in Fairfax County.
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