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FCPS is sustaining excellence. The following slides show how we raise the bar with robust academics.

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Average SAT Score — 1183, five points higher than last year

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Higher Math — 27.5% increase in 8th graders in Algebra 1 or higher

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Staff Retention — 97% of surveyed staff intend to return in 2026-27

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Presidential Scholars — 88 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars candidates

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AP Course Enrollment — 32%; state average: 26%

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IB Course Enrollment — 10%; state average: 3%

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Passing Math SOL Above Grade Level — 49% of 5th-9th graders; 1.75x state average

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Career and Technical Education — 9.4% increase in CTE completers

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Advanced Diplomas — 59.1%; state average: 50.1%

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Graduation Rate — 93.3%; state average: 89.5%

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National Merit — 37% increase in semifinalists

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FCPS “offers an unparalleled quality of education and environment for children to thrive.”

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FCPS has a “rich array of programs for students of all grade levels and abilities.”

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We have high expectations for our students, which is why we offer high support. The following slides show how FCPS goes above and beyond the state requirements for a number of programs and services, so that every student can reach their highest potential.

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• Programs and services that go above and beyond requirements so that every FCPS student reaches their full potential
• Programs and services that we’re required to provide

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FCPS Goes Above and Beyond with:

• Activities and athletics
• Advanced academic resource teachers
• Applied behavior analysis and preschool autism enhanced staffing
• Assistant principals
• Class sizes

Note: These lists are in alpha order, not an exhaustive list.

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FCPS Goes Above and Beyond with:

• Adult education and nontraditional programs
• Central office
• Cybersecurity
• Electric buses/green initiatives
• Operations and maintenance

Note: These lists are in alpha order, not an exhaustive list.

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FCPS Goes Above and Beyond with:

• Safety and security
• School-based office staff
• Technical, business and educational specialist
• Translators

Note: These lists are in alpha order, not an exhaustive list.

Today’s students are the architects of tomorrow. An investment in FCPS is an investment in every child and in our whole community because we equip today’s young people to thrive in a future we can't yet predict, with the skills to not only adapt to a changing world, but to shape it. But we can’t do it without resources. Our budget priorities are:

• Competitive compensation to reduce turnover and attract and retain the best educators.
• Investments for differentiated learning (e.g., Universal Design for Learning, multilingual learners, Algebra credentialing) and addressing increased special education needs, ensuring all students receive the support required for high academic expectations.

Support for student safety and well-being through vital but non-educational programs and services like mental health resources, meals, and technology. 

Fairfax County Public Schools is the primary engine driving the success of our local economy.

When our schools have the resources they need, all of Fairfax County succeeds. 

• FCPS is the second largest employer in Virginia. Every paycheck we issue to almost 40,000 employees goes to supporting local businesses, services, and housing markets.
• Great schools attract high-quality businesses. According to the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority,  FCPS “offers an unparalleled quality of education and environment for children to thrive,” with a “rich array of programs for students of all grade levels and abilities.”
• FCPS students graduate ready to start college, enter a career, and contribute back to our community.

We know that today’s students — and the skills they need to thrive — are changing. We’ve dedicated more resources to advanced math enrollment, preparing more students for high-demand careers in STEM fields. This success pipeline is critical for our business community and the future of Fairfax County's innovative economy.

Every dollar in our budget is paid for by the hard-working residents of Fairfax County, and we take our fiscal responsibility seriously. 

• 85% of our budget funds instruction.
• Just 1.1% of our staff is central management, compared to 2-4% in surrounding jurisdictions.
• Our school budgets are zero-based — not based on what each school received the previous year. Funding is updated annually based on factors such as projected enrollment, free or reduced price meals eligibility, or specialized services.

FCPS has the fifth lowest per-pupil spending compared to other area school districts in the metropolitan area and continues to provide excellence in education.

FCPS believes that Fairfax County’s young people deserve more than just an average or minimum education. That’s why our budget goes above and beyond state requirements for public education. When FCPS goes above and beyond, so do our students:

• Aniketh, Lauren, Vishal, and Malek, who developed an app to detect oral cancer, thanks to the skills they learned in Robotics class and support from their teachers
• Heman, who credits a well-rounded education with his being named “America’s Top Young Scientist” for developing soap that treats skin cancer
• Davin, Raphael, and Avi, who saved a life thanks to the CPR they learned at school
• Ruth, who started a club for sixth graders to mentor first graders, thanks to the encouragement of her principal
• James, who relearned how to walk after a life-threatening accident and starred in the lead role of “Footloose,” thanks to the support of his teachers
• Om, who stopped to help a community member whose car broke down, thanks to the skills he learned in Auto Technology classes 

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2026

April  14-16 - Fairfax County Board of Supervisors public  hearings on the budget

April 28 - Fairfax County Board of Supervisors conducts a budget markup and determines the budget package and tax rates

May 5 - Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopts the budget, tax rates, and transfer to FCPS

May 7 - Approved budget presented to the FCPS School Board

May 12 - FCPS School Board holds a public hearing on the budget (May 13 if needed)

May 14 - FCPS School Board budget work session

May 21 - FCPS School Board adopts approved budget