- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313000186
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 45/100 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
- 45
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-70 students YoY
C.D. Hylton High held near 1,909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.5 → 121.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-70 students YoY 510313000186 · Woodbridge, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,859 enr · 15.9:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
C.D. Hylton High held near 1,909 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-70 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.5 → 121.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
C.D. Hylton 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
C.D. Hylton High
1,859 students
What this shows C.D. Hylton High reports 1,859 students on the CCD universe file.
How C.D. Hylton High compares
C.D. Hylton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,898
- 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
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 (~1,859 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,979 (2022-23) → 1,909 (2023-24), nearly flat (-70).
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 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 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.
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.