- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313002542
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Forest Park High held near 2,326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 130.5 → 132.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 510313002542 · Woodbridge, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,343 enr · 18:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Forest Park High held near 2,326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 130.5 → 132.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Forest Park 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
Forest Park High
2,343 students
What this shows Forest Park High reports 2,343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Park High compares
Forest Park 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,898
- 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
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 (~2,343 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,308 (2022-23) → 2,326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.