Enrollment
1,862
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashburn, VA
Briar Woods High
Federal NCES profile for Briar Woods High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510225002451
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briar Woods High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Briar Woods High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briar Woods High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briar Woods High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briar Woods High
Briar Woods High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Ashburn, Virginia, enrolling 1,862 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,862 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (40%) and White (39%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 22 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Loudoun County Public Schools spends $18,953 per pupil, 29% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Ashburn's high schools, it stands alongside Independence High (2,166 students): Briar Woods High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 16:1).
Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students) and Lightridge High (2,030 students) alongside Briar Woods High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Briar Woods High compares
Briar Woods High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 83% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,862 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,862
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,953
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 40.1%
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Briar Woods High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loudoun County Public Schools, which includes Briar Woods High.
$18,953
Per student
+29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 27.1%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Briar Woods High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briar Woods High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Ashburn
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Briar Woods High
How many students attend Briar Woods High?
Briar Woods High has 1,862 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashburn, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briar Woods High?
The student-teacher ratio at Briar Woods High is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briar Woods High?
9.9% of students at Briar Woods High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briar Woods High?
The largest demographic group at Briar Woods High is Asian at 40.1% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briar Woods High?
Briar Woods High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Briar Woods High rank among high schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Briar Woods High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Ashburn, 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 Ashburn on the city page.
Is Briar Woods High a good school?
Briar Woods High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Briar Woods High, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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