South County High School
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38°43′21.42″N 77°14′25.86″W / 38.7226167°N 77.2405167°W
| South County High School (SCHS) | |
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8501 Silverbrook Road , 22079 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High school |
| Founded | 2005 |
| School district | Fairfax County Public Schools |
| Principal | Mr. Matthew J. Ragone |
| Staff | approximately 250 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,976 (2013–14) |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, forest green, and silver ███ |
| Mascot | Stanly the Stallion |
| Feeder schools | Halley Elementary School Lorton Station Elementary School Newington Forest Elementary School Silverbrook Elementary School Laurel Hill Elementary School Gunston Elementary School |
| Rival schools | Hayfield Secondary School West Springfield High School Lake Braddock Secondary School |
| Website | http://www.fcps.edu/southcountyhs |
South County High School is a high school in Lorton,[1] unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, part of the Fairfax County Public Schools system, opened in September 2005. The school mascot is Stan the Stallion, and school colors are forest green, navy blue, and silver.
Current status
South County is designated to serve grades 9–12. In order to prevent disruption in students' senior years, 2005–06 seniors were allowed to remain at Hayfield, Lake Braddock Secondary School, Lee High School, or other secondary school they were currently enrolled in to finish their secondary education and maintain continuity during the college application process.
Demographics
In the 2012-13 school year, South County High School's student body was 50.77% White, 18.00% Asian, 15.66% Black, 10.67% Hispanic and 4.89% Other. The enrollment was 2,005 students.[2]
Academic programs
SCHS has the following FCPS Programs:
- Advanced Placement Diploma (AP)
- Career and Transition Services
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Notable alumni
Jeffrey Philip Caesar Political Scientist, Environmental Justice Activist, and Social Entrepreneur [11].
References
- ^ "Lorton CDP, Virginia." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on October 14, 2009.
- ^ "FCPS – School Profiles – South County HS – Demographics". Retrieved March 29, 2013.