What Oakton High School does

Oakton High School is a public secondary school located at 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna, Virginia, operating as part of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Region 1. Founded in 1969, it serves 2,614 students in grades 9-12 (2024-2025 school year) drawn from a defined FCPS geographic boundary catchment. The school delivers a comprehensive academic portfolio including 35+ Advanced Placement courses with an AP Capstone Diploma track, Career & Technical Education pathways, ESOL, Special Education, and dedicated College & Career Center services. It has earned AP School Honor Roll Platinum Distinction (67% college credit rate) and is ranked 6th best high school in Virginia by US News and World Report. Student life is anchored by a Virginia High School League athletics program with multiple state titles, a VMEA Blue Ribbon performing arts program spanning band/orchestra/chorus, 50+ clubs and honor societies, and The Center, a student-run tutoring program. The school integrates the district's digital ecosystem including Schoology (LMS), SIS, Google Workspace for Education, the FCPSOn 1:1 device initiative, Naviance for college planning, and the ParentVUE mobile app. As a public institution, Oakton does not charge tuition; it is funded entirely through Fairfax County School Board budget allocations derived from local, state, and federal education appropriations, supplemented by district-managed donations through the FCPS portal. There is no revenue model in the commercial sense — families are end beneficiaries of government-funded education services, with no individual customer contracts or pricing decisions at the school level.

Name

Oakton High School

Legal name

Oakton High School

Website

https://oaktonhs.fcps.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oakton High School is a public secondary school in Vienna, Virginia, serving 2,614 students in grades 9-12 as part of Fairfax County Public Schools. It delivers AP coursework, CTE, athletics, and performing arts, funded entirely by government appropriations with no tuition charged.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education (K-12)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Advanced placement courses
• High school athletics
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school within Fairfax County Public Schools, Oakton High School is funded through government appropriations, local taxes, and federal funding. No direct revenue is generated from students. The school may receive grants and donations through the FCPS Donations Portal and Business & Community Partnerships office.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Oakton High School is a public high school serving grades 9–12 within the Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) system, delivering college-preparatory academic instruction, Advanced Placement and Career & Technical Education programs, athletics, performing arts, and student support services. The school provides AP courses, dual enrollment information with NOVA, college and career counseling, and extracurricular clubs and honor societies to approximately 2,614 students in the Vienna, Virginia area. All programs are offered tuition-free through public education funding, with enrollment determined by FCPS geographic school boundaries.

Product overview

Oakton High School is a public high school offering a comprehensive educational program. The school's product portfolio centers on academic excellence through Advanced Placement courses, Career & Technical Education programs, and college/career preparation services. Student life offerings include athletics (with recent state championships), performing arts (VMEA Blue Ribbon recognition), and extensive clubs/societies. The school leverages technology through FCPS-provided devices (FCPSOn), Schoology LMS, and library resources including Destiny catalog and NoodleTools. Student support services include academic advising, the College & Career Center, and peer tutoring through The Center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level courses offered to high school students with standardized AP exams. Oakton offers a wide range of AP courses and has earned AP School Honor Roll Platinum Distinction, with 35 students earning AP Capstone Diplomas in the 2024-25 school year.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Career-focused educational programs combining academic knowledge with technical and professional skills for workforce preparation, available as part of the school's department offerings.
• College & Career Center Student services hub providing resources for post-secondary planning including two-year colleges, four-year colleges, technical schools, apprenticeships, military, full-time employment, and gap year opportunities. Leverages Naviance Student as its primary planning platform.
• Athletics Program Member of the AAA Concorde District and Northern Region of the Virginia High School League. Oakton has claimed recent state titles in cross country, football, baseball, lacrosse, and men's swimming, with athletics information distributed via oaktonsports.net.
• Performing Arts Comprehensive performing arts program including Band, Orchestra, Chorus, and Theatre. Recognized as a VMEA Blue Ribbon School for musical excellence with 26 consecutive years as a Virginia Honor Band.
• Library Services Library services provided by two librarians offering research instruction, access to FCPS databases, the Follett Destiny catalog, NoodleTools citation assistance, and Fairfax County Public Library resources.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive student services including academic advising, course offerings, transcript requests, student wellness resources, family liaison support, and student support staff.
• Clubs and Honor Societies Wide variety of student clubs and honor societies for extracurricular engagement, including the National Honor Society, DECA, Science Olympiad, Debate Team, and more than 50 other organizations.
• The Center (Collaborative Learning Tutoring) Professional, student-run tutoring program where trained peer tutors provide quality academic assistance for all classes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 6th best high school in Virginia (US News and World Report)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOakton partners with NOVA (Northern Virginia Community College) through the College & Career Center to provide students with information about dual enrollment opportunities, college transfer pathways, and career technical education programs available at NOVA.
• Navy Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOakton students lead environmental and educational outreach programs at Navy Elementary School, including gardening/biology club activities and environmental education. Student leaders like Alex Yu volunteer time hosting educational programs.
• Dogwood Elementary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOakton students participate in ITZArt4You organization to mentor students at Dogwood Elementary School in art and music, founded by Oakton students Ella Kim and Emma Kim.
• FCPS Business and Community PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCPS Business and Community Partnerships office recruits and supports Ignite Partnerships, serves as liaison to local Chambers of Commerce, manages the annual Collect for Kids school supply drive, and administers the FCPS Donations Portal. Over $10 million secured in donations in the last decade.
• Virginia High School League (VHSL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOakton is a member of the VHSL, participating in athletics and academic competitions at district, regional, and state levels. The school competes in AAA Concorde District and Northern Region.
• FCPS Region 1coreOthersOakton High School is part of FCPS Region 1, a regional administrative unit within Fairfax County Public Schools that coordinates services and support across multiple schools.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA): Core dual-enrollment partner; comparable only in the sense that it is the next-step post-secondary destination for many Oakton students and shapes the school's CTE and college-readiness programming.

Broad incumbents

• Flint Hill School: Private independent school in Oakton, Virginia, serving similar high-income Northern Virginia families with college-preparatory academics and competitive athletics; alternative pathway rather than direct district competitor.
• Sidwell Friends School: Elite private K-12 school in Washington, D.C., competing for top-tier college-prep outcomes and attracting similar high-achieving families from the DC metro area.
• Gonzaga College High School: Highly selective Catholic high school in Washington, D.C., with strong AP offerings and college placement, drawing from a similar Northern Virginia/Washington metropolitan talent pool.

Direct peers

• Yorktown High School: FCPS Region 1 peer in Arlington, Virginia, with comparable demographics, AP program, and AAA Northern Region athletics competition.
• Langley High School: FCPS Region 1 high school in McLean, Virginia, with similar demographics, AP program scope, and competitive athletics; ranked in the same top tier of Virginia public high schools.
• McLean High School: FCPS Region 1 peer in McLean, Virginia, offering comparable AP breadth, performing arts recognition, and AAA Concorde District athletics, with overlapping student demographics.
• Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology: Adjacent FCPS magnet school consistently ranked as the #1 high school in Virginia and the U.S. Most direct peer given same FCPS governance, overlapping AP depth, and competition for top National Merit candidates.
• James Madison High School: FCPS Region 1 peer in Vienna, Virginia, sharing geographic catchment, district governance, and competitive athletics district; competes head-to-head for student outcomes.
• George C. Marshall High School: FCPS Region 1 peer in Falls Church with similar AP offerings, performing arts recognition, and district-level athletics competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/OaktonHS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCw7orUo9xzbkp3uHoCLYU8A
• Facebookfacebook.com/OaktonHS
• Instagraminstagram.com/oaktonhs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fairfax-county-public-schools

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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