- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodbridge, VA
Freedom High
Federal NCES profile for Freedom High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313002458
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom High has class sizes larger than 81% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom High ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Freedom High held near 2,341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 145.8 → 148.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 510313002458 · Woodbridge, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,303 enr · 15.9:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Freedom High held near 2,341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 145.8 → 148.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Freedom 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
Freedom High
2,303 students
What this shows Freedom High reports 2,303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom High compares
Freedom 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 | 63.2% | ▲ 10% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,303 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
2,303
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
40.6%
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
390
in-school suspensions + 270 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
African American 25.0%
Asian 7.6%
White 4.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Freedom High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Freedom 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom 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
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 (~2,303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom High
How many students attend Freedom High?
Freedom High has 2,303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodbridge, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,345 (2022-23) → 2,341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom High?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom 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 Freedom High?
63.2% of students at Freedom High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom High?
The largest demographic group at Freedom High is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom High?
Freedom High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Freedom High rank among high schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom High ranks #5 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 Freedom 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.