Enrollment
2,343
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodbridge, VA
Forest Park High
Federal NCES profile for Forest Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313002542
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Park High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Park High has class sizes larger than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
130.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Park High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Park High
Forest Park High is a large high school in Woodbridge, Virginia, enrolling 2,343 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 96% of Virginia schools and 29% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,343 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #43.
Its student body is led by African American (29%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Woodbridge's high schools, it stands alongside Woodbridge High (2,898 students): Forest Park High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park High compares
Forest Park 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 50% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,343 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,343
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 96% in Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
White 25.9%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 29.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Forest Park High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes Forest Park 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 Forest Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Park 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
Freedom High
Standard public school
2,303 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
C.D. Hylton High
Standard public school
1,859 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 (~2,343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Park High
How many students attend Forest Park High?
Forest Park High has 2,343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodbridge, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park High is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Park High?
28.6% of students at Forest Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Park High?
The largest demographic group at Forest Park High is African American at 29.1% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Park High?
Forest Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Forest Park High rank among high schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Park High ranks #3 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 Forest Park High a good school?
Forest Park High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Forest Park 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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