Herndon High School

700 Bennett Street

Herndon, VA 20170

School District

Fairfax County Public Schools
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 15, 2022

Great school assembled with very diverse group of students, deeply involved communities and dedicated staffs and teachers. No matter what kind of the paths your students wish to proceed, Herndon High always has something to offer, from the academic, art or sport, to community, social or language. Above all, kindness and respect are often found among the graduates.NASA funded Robotics program is absolutely a hidden gem. Class of 2022.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2020

Excellent - very diverse group of students leads to well rounded graduates. The Robotics program is excellent.
Submitted by student on November 07, 2019

This school left me scarred, traumatized, and self-conscious. Sure, I got a decent education, but I was a social outcast humiliated by my peers while the administrators turned a blind eye to my situation. If your child is, generally speaking, a "weirder" type, i.e. louder, more spontaneous, or socially awkward, he will likely experience bullying and isolation by other students with little to no help from the administrators. If your kid has a mental disadvantage or disability, for his/her sake, BE ASSERTIVE WITH ADMINISTRATORS ABOUT YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS AND HIS/HER SITUATION. If you are able, I recommend going to another school unless your child is, generally speaking, popular with other children and NOT mentally or physically handicapped at all.
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2019

My daughter graduated from Herndon High School in 2017 and my son is a Junior there now. She is now studying at Virginia Tech and excelling. I feel Herndon prepared her well for college. They both have developed strong friendships. The community at Herndon High is amazing. The teachers are excellent in most subjects. There is a good amount of diversity. Overall a great school and will be even better once the renovations are complete.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2018

English teachers are very rigorous, math teachers are excellent! Science teachers, not bad, but they could be better.
Submitted by parent on October 15, 2017

My son is a junior. He has had a great experience at HHS. He chose to go the Honors and then AP route so he is surrounded by other serious students. Most of the kids at HHS are good kids, regardless of the classes they are in. It's important who your kids choose to hang out with. Most of the teachers really care and go above and beyond to help the students. There is a lot of school pride here.
Submitted by parent on June 23, 2017

Great high school, so much to offer for students in terms of honors program, classes and extra-curricular activities, preparing them for a good start for college!
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2016

My daughter had a horrible experience at Herndon High. She was assaulted twice (the principal did NOTHING!), she was bullied, she had teachers who cared only about test scores and nothing about the kids and one who was actually emotionally and verbally abusive to both students and parents (several of us complained and NOTHING was done about it). The only highlight was the choir teacher...she was fantastic. I would never send a child to this school! My child left traumatized.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2016

Great school, retired military and my kids wanted to come back to Herndon. Great small town in a big city.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2015

I love this school i had two sons that when their they loved the teachers and loved how fun it was. When I met the teachers they were nice and very pulight.
Submitted by parent on November 11, 2013

I have had 3 graduate from Herndon High school. The teachers and staff were always helpful and available if my kids needed extra help. Our boys both played lacrosse and our daughter played volleyball and was in choir. The choir department at HHS is one of the best in the county. The other parents are supportive and helpful with volunteering for sports events or choir events. Everyone works together well. Our children have all gone to VA colleges with 2 graduating this year. I highly recommend the school!