Quick answer: Skyview High School is Fairfax County’s newest high school, at 2949 Education Drive in Herndon, VA 20171. It opened for the 2026-27 school year and offers pathways in Aerospace Science, Technology, and AI and Machine Learning. The main office number is 571-982-1200. The School Board approved its permanent boundaries on July 16, 2026, and they take effect in 2027-28. Last verified October 20, 2026.
Skyview High School at a glance
| School | Skyview High School, Fairfax County Public Schools |
| Address | 2949 Education Drive, Herndon, VA 20171 |
| Main office | 571-982-1200, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (attendance office 571-982-1212) |
| Principal | Dave Jagels, as listed on the school website |
| First-year enrollment | Up to 1,000 students: about 500 ninth graders and 500 tenth graders, per FCPS |
| Campus | About 355,000 square feet on a site of nearly 32.7 acres, which FCPS acquired in August 2025 |
| Website | skyviewhs.fcps.edu |
Programs
Beyond the core curriculum at other FCPS high schools, FCPS says Skyview offers three pathways: Aerospace Science, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning. The building includes libraries, study rooms, fine arts spaces and athletic facilities. Ask the school how the pathways work for each grade.
How the name and school came about
The School Board approved the name Skyview in February 2026 after community meetings, surveys and public hearings. FCPS says students made up most survey participants and named Skyview their top choice. Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid said the name reflects the opportunities the district wants for students preparing for careers that do not exist yet.
Boundaries and enrollment: what has been approved
For 2026-27, FCPS said limited space was available for rising ninth and tenth graders from the Centreville, Chantilly, Oakton, South Lakes and Westfield pyramids. On July 16, 2026, the School Board approved permanent boundaries, reported by FFXnow:
- The boundary takes effect in 2027-28, and ninth graders may opt out in favor of their former high school.
- By 2028-29, ninth graders inside Skyview’s boundary can no longer opt out.
- Students who use the FCPS transfer policy instead will no longer be eligible for bus transportation.
- FCPS estimated 1,606 students at Skyview by 2028-29. The plan moves students from Westfield, South Lakes and Chantilly. Oakton’s boundaries are unchanged.
Plans like this can be adjusted, and our summary is not a boundary map. Check the official source for any address.
Which homes go to Skyview? Check by address
Living near a school does not mean a home is assigned to it. Assignments follow FCPS attendance boundaries, not ZIP codes, street names or distance. With new boundaries phasing in, the address-level answer matters even more. Before you make an offer, enter the exact address in the FCPS Boundary Locator and confirm the effective year with the school. We can run it with you.
Homes for sale near Skyview High School
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Ask us for recent sold prices on the exact street you like. We will send them with the boundary check.
Skyview High School FAQ
Where is Skyview High School?
2949 Education Drive, Herndon, VA 20171, in the Floris area south of Herndon, per FFXnow.
Who is the principal of Skyview?
The school website lists Dave Jagels.
When do Skyview’s permanent boundaries start?
The School Board approved them on July 16, 2026, effective 2027-28, with ninth-grade opt-outs phased out by 2028-29.
Which grades did Skyview start with?
FCPS said it would serve up to 1,000 students in its first year: about 500 ninth graders and 500 tenth graders.
How do I know if a home is zoned for Skyview?
Use the FCPS Boundary Locator above and confirm with the school. Do not rely on a listing or a ZIP code.
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Buying near Skyview High School? Call or text 703-707-0334 or tell us what you are looking for.
This guide is independent information from Twenty-Three Homes. We are not affiliated with Fairfax County Public Schools. School programs, staff, data and attendance boundaries change. Confirm with FCPS. This is general information, not legal or financial advice.
Sources
- FCPS: School Board approves Skyview High School as the name and the Skyview High School website, checked October 20, 2026
- FFXnow: FCPS approves boundary lines, phased enrollment plan for Skyview (July 21, 2026)
- FCPS Boundary Locator
