Falls Church City Public Schools became an independent school system on June 27, 1949, when the Virginia Board of Education authorized its separation from the Fairfax County school system. The City of Falls Church had obtained the enabling legislation to form an independent city the year before, on August 16, 1948.

Falls Church City Public Schools enjoys an international reputation for excellence, and the division is committed to maintaining its standing as the premier K-12 International Baccalaureate school system in the nation. Our five schools serve some 2700 students including some tuition students who live in communities outside the City of Falls Church.

As the premier International Baccalaureate public school division, Falls Church City Public Schools personalizes learning to support each child's unique needs and to prepare every student to be a responsible, caring, and internationally-minded citizen.

FCCPS strives to create a student-centered, innovative learning environment where all students belong, are included, and are empowered to excel. We foster the IB learner mindset to help every child develop skills necessary to succeed in the classroom and beyond

The FCCPS Strategic Plan is the result of the work of many dedicated stakeholders. The strategic planning process plays a critical role in the efforts of any organization to focus on continuous improvement and future success.

This plan is designed to ensure that the division continues to provide a premier education for all students in a caring PreK-12 academic community. The components of the FCCPS Strategic Plan will further strengthen this outstanding school system and prepare students to be responsible, caring, and internationally-minded community members.

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Jessie Thackrey Preschool - PreK (Special needs preschool and family literacy programs)
Mount Daniel Elementary - Grades K-2
Oak Street Elementary - Grades 3-5
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School - Grades 6-8
Meridian High School - Grades 9-12

Total number of full-time positions - 399
Total number of full-time classroom teaching positions - 192
Total number of support staff - 182
Total number of administrators - 31
Professional staff with advanced degrees - 226
National Board Certified Staff - 12

Total number of students enrolled (PK-12) - 2,534
Jessie Thackrey Preschool (PK) - 65
Mount Daniel Elementary (K-2) - 464
Oak Street Elementary (3-5) - 530 
Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School (6-8) - 586
Meridian High School (9-12) - 889

Total number of 2023 graduates - 211
International Baccalaureate Diploma pass rate - 85%
Pursued IB Diploma Courses: 85%
Pursued the Full IB Diploma: 25%
Graduates seeking post-secondary education - 85% (self-reported)

FCCPS average - 1227
Virginia average - 1124
National average - 1028
Percentage of FCCPS seniors who took the SAT - 66%
Percentage of FCCPS seniors who took the ACT - 31%

Caucasian - 61.3%
Hispanic - 15.8%
African-American - 3.1%
Asian - 7.5%
Native American - <1%
Pacific Islander - <1%
Two or more - 12.2%

Native languages spoken by students - 41 + English
English for Speakers of Other Languages enrollment (ESOL) - 199
— Receiving Services - 130
— Monitoring - 69

Lunches served daily - 553
Lunch prices: Elementary School - $3.50, Middle & High School - $4.25
Breakfast prices: All schools - $2.50
Students qualifying for free/reduced-price lunch - 8.4%

Total number of school buses -23
Total number of daily bus runs - 37
Miles traveled yearly - 88,923*
Field Trip mileage - 18,907*