Enrollment
1,859
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 510313000186
C.D. Hylton High — Woodbridge, VA
Federal NCES profile for C.D. Hylton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 32
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 20
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C.D. Hylton High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
C.D. Hylton High reports 1,859 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 117.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% below the Virginia average and 24% below the national baseline. The school offers 11 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 232 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Prince William County Public Schools spends $15,984 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.2% from local sources (property taxes), 44.1% from the state, and 8.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C.D. Hylton High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 34% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,859 | top 96% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
— 21% above state mean
Top 92% in Virginia — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,984
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 232 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,859 Top 96% in Virginia — larger than 4% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 117.0
Students per teacher 16.9:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.3% -34% vs state
NCES ID 510313000186
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
African American 18.4%
White 16.1%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 232:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.1%
In-school suspensions 134
Out-of-school suspensions 74
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes C.D. Hylton High.
$15,984
Per student
-1%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,898
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
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Frequently asked questions about C.D. Hylton High
How many students attend C.D. Hylton High?
C.D. Hylton High has 1,859 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodbridge, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C.D. Hylton High?
The student-teacher ratio at C.D. Hylton High is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C.D. Hylton High?
39.3% of students at C.D. Hylton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C.D. Hylton High?
The largest demographic group at C.D. Hylton High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Woodbridge, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C.D. Hylton High?
C.D. Hylton High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.