Fairfax High School (Fairfax, Virginia)
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Fairfax High School is a public high school in Fairfax, Virginia. The school is owned by the City of Fairfax, but is operated by Fairfax County Public Schools as part of a contractual agreement.The original school building, opened in 1936, is located on Lee Highway (U.S. Route 29) in western Fairfax City, and is currently occupied by Paul VI Catholic High School. Fairfax High School moved to its present site, on the east side of the city, in January 1972. In 2007, FHS underwent a $54 million renovation designed by architectural firm BeeryRio7. Renovations began in March 2005 and added 86,500 sq ft (8,040 m2). of classroom space. Student size has increased at such a high rate that trailers have been installed.During the 2010-2011 School Year, Fairfax High School celebrated its 75th AnniversaryDemographicsFor the 2011-12 school year, Fairfax High School's student body was 41.44% White, 25.49% Asian, 18.95% Hispanic, 9.67% Black, 4.45% Other.
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