Thomas A. Edison High School (Fairfax County, Virginia)
Coordinates: 38°46′51.87″N 77°8′0.77″W / 38.781075°N 77.1335472°W
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"As eagles we soar"
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| 5801 Franconia Road Alexandria, Virginia 22310 |
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| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | 1962 |
| School district | Fairfax County Public Schools |
| Principal | Gregory Croghan |
| Staff | approximately 230 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,767 (2008-2009) |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Red, white, and navy blue ███ |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Feeder schools | Mark Twain Middle School |
| Rival schools | Mount Vernon High School, Hayfield Secondary School |
| Athletic conferences | National District Northern Region |
| Website | http://www.fcps.edu/EdisonHS |
Thomas A. Edison High School is a high school in Rose Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia,[1] administered by Fairfax County Public Schools.
In the 1990s, the school's debate and forensics teams gained widespread recognition.[2] The Policy Debate Team won the Harvard Tournament (1995), the Glenbrooks (1995), and two Virginia High School State Tournaments (1995 and 1996). Its academic team has appeared on the local television quizbowl game show "It's Academic".
Edison's graduates have typically moved on to attend local and state colleges and universities, such as Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia, The College of William and Mary, George Mason University, Virginia Commonwealth University, James Madison University, West Virginia University and Northern Virginia Community College.
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[edit] Demographics
In 2007-2008, Edison's student body was 37% White; 21% Black; 25% Hispanic; 12% Asian, and 5% Other.
[edit] Edison Academy
The Edison Academy acts as a school within a school. Upperclassmen can enroll in Academy courses to gain knowledge and skills in specific careers they want to seek after graduation. Courses offered range from cosmetology to automobile maintenance. Some programs offer students technical certification and job placement upon graduation. Edison is one of the few schools in Fairfax County to offer these programs.
[edit] International Baccalaureate
Edison offers the International Baccalaureate program for its advanced students. The IB program offers high school students the ability to take college level courses. Specifically with a more global perspective. Edison uses the IB program for the majority of its advanced courses, in lieu of Advanced Placement or Honors courses. Edison is one of the few schools in Fairfax County to offer this program.
[edit] Notable alumni
Eric Barton, NFL Linebacker
Andy Najar, soccer player for MLS side DC United- Pat Toomay, 1966. Played college at Vanderbilt and played NFL with Dallas Cowboys.
[edit] Links
- Main Website
- Edison Sports Boosters
- EHS Official Football Website
- EHS Theatre Website
- Edison Band Website
- VHSL-Reference-Edison
[edit] References
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