- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510225002451
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Briar Woods High held near 1,763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 126.0 → 124.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510225002451 · Ashburn, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,862 enr · 14.8:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Briar Woods High held near 1,763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 126.0 → 124.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Briar Woods High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- This school
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,710 students
What this shows Briar Woods High reports 1,862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briar Woods High compares
Briar Woods 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,030
- 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.
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 (~1,862 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,757 (2022-23) → 1,763 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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 45/100 (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 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.
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.