West Springfield High School in Springfield, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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West Springfield High School is a suburban public school in Springfield, Virginia that is part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It serves 2,809 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 21.4:1. Its teachers have had 6 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 9 - 12

2,809 Students

131 Teachers

6100 Rolling Rd

Springfield, VA 22152 View local requests

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West Springfield High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Phannareth

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West Springfield High School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

43%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

West Springfield High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 14, 2026

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