D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Herndon High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 700 Bennett St, Herndon, VA 20170
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 75% · Math 82% proficient · 25th percentile in Virginia
Graduation
C
78% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
2,360
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%25/100reading 13th percentile, math 37th percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%32/10078% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%80/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −35 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency75% (−2 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+1 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate78% (−10 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White92%95%reading +1 pts, math +6 pts78th percentile (list)
Black65%72%reading -12 pts, math -3 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic57%71%reading -17 pts, math -5 pts6th percentile (list)
Asian87%92%reading -5 pts, math -2 pts21st percentile (list)
Multiracial90%95%reading +0 pts, math +9 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income57%74%reading -17 pts, math -1 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 700 Bennett St
City Herndon
ZIP Code 20170
District 5101260
NCES School ID 510126000495
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20170

Understanding the community around Herndon High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $151,136
Per Capita Income $57,685
Poverty Rate 4.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 68.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.3%
High School or Higher 87.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $599,100
Median Rent $2,162
Owner-Occupied 70.2%
Renter-Occupied 29.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Herndon High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 53.2%
White 27.3%
Asian 8.5%
Black 6.7%
Two or More Races 4.1%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,360
Teachers (FTE) 192.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Herndon High?
Herndon High has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Herndon High?
Herndon High has 2,360 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Herndon High serve?
Herndon High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Herndon High receive per student?
Herndon High receives $19,816 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Herndon High in 20170 ▼
Avg Home Value
$701,176
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,409
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
29.8%

Other Schools in 20170

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026