- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nokesville, VA
Brentsville District High
Federal NCES profile for Brentsville District High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313001288
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brentsville District High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Nokesville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Brentsville District High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brentsville District High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Nokesville, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Brentsville District High held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 510313001288 · Nokesville, VA High · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 13.6:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Brentsville District High held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Brentsville District High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles J. Col
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
2,956 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,898 students
- Osbourn Park H
Osbourn Park High
2,661 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school 855
Brentsville District High
855 students
What this shows Brentsville District High reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brentsville District High compares
Brentsville District High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Virginia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,373
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Brentsville District High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince William County Public Schools reports $15,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brentsville District High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brentsville District High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Nokesville
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brentsville District High
How many students attend Brentsville District High?
Brentsville District High has 855 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nokesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentsville District High?
The student-teacher ratio at Brentsville District High is 13.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brentsville District High?
17.7% of students at Brentsville District High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brentsville District High?
The largest demographic group at Brentsville District High is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Nokesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brentsville District High?
Brentsville District High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brentsville District High rank among high schools in Nokesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Brentsville District High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Nokesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Nokesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Brentsville District High, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Woodbridge High (2,898 students), and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.