Annandale High School, high school in Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Annandale High School is a public secondary school in Fairfax County, Virginia, made up of brick buildings spread across a large campus. In addition to standard coursework, the school offers an International Baccalaureate program and has teams and groups in both athletics and the arts.
The school opened in 1954 to serve families in the growing Fairfax County suburbs. Starting in the 1980s, the student body changed considerably as newcomers from many countries settled in the surrounding area.
Students here come from many different countries and speak dozens of languages on any given school day. This mix is visible in everyday interactions, from the food at school events to the languages heard in the hallways.
The school sits in a residential part of Fairfax County and can be reached by public transit or by car, with parking available on campus. Visitor events like sports games or performances usually take place in the evenings or on weekends, so checking the school calendar in advance is helpful.
Coach Rachel Worsham made history by becoming the first woman to lead a high school football team in Virginia when she took charge here. Her role at this school drew attention across the state and beyond the local sports community.
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