Enrollment
1,859
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodbridge, VA
C.D. Hylton High
Federal NCES profile for C.D. Hylton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313000186
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C.D. Hylton High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
C.D. Hylton High has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C.D. Hylton High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
117.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C.D. Hylton High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at C.D. Hylton High
C.D. Hylton High is a large high school in Woodbridge, Virginia, enrolling 1,859 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,859 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Woodbridge's high schools, it stands alongside Woodbridge High (2,898 students): C.D. Hylton High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 17.5:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside C.D. Hylton 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 C.D. Hylton High compares
C.D. Hylton 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,859 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,859
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Virginia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, C.D. Hylton High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes C.D. Hylton High.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How C.D. Hylton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C.D. Hylton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 Woodbridge
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Woodbridge High
Standard public school
2,898 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Gar-Field High
Standard public school
2,524 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Forest Park High
Standard public school
2,343 students 18:1 students per teacher
Freedom High
Standard public school
2,303 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,859 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 57.6%.
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% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, 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 C.D. Hylton High?
C.D. Hylton High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 C.D. Hylton High rank among high schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, C.D. Hylton High ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge on the city page.
Is C.D. Hylton High a good school?
C.D. Hylton High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. 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 Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides C.D. Hylton 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.
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