South Lakes High

Reston, Virginia

2,530 students

High School, Grades 9–12

#13

Best ACT in Virginia High Schools

2,530

Students

15.2:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

1,220

A-

out of 1600
Good
Avg ACT Score

27

A

out of 36
Excellent
AP Courses

3

B-

courses offered
Average
Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

B+

students per teacher
Good
Academic Grades

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Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at South Lakes High.

National Tests

June 20, 2026 – July 4, 2026

SAT Score Release Date

Score release

June 23, 2026

ACT

Score release

June 24, 2026

ACT

Late registration deadline

July 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026

AP Score Release — All

Score release

July 6, 2026

ACT Photo Upload/Standby Deadline

Photo upload deadline

July 11, 2026

ACT — National

Test date
+31 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

February 23, 2026 – June 18, 2026

Virginia Alternate Assessment Program — VAAP

Testing window
VA

March 2, 2026 – June 18, 2026

SOL End-of-Course

Testing window
VA

March 9, 2026 – June 18, 2026

Virginia Standards of Learning — SOL

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VA
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