The school serves students who live in the Broadlands, Brambleton, and Waxpool communities.

In 2006-2007 Briar Woods High School's student population was 67% White; 16% Asian; 10% Black; and 7% Hispanic.

As of the 2021-2022 school year, the student population was 48.6% White, 31.4% Asian, 8.3% Hispanic, 5.8% two or more races, and 5.5% Black.

[1] Briar Woods is a fully accredited high school by the Virginia Department of Education.

Briar Woods is a member of the Potomac District and competes in Region 5D of the Virginia High School League.