Enrollment
2,648
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gainesville, VA
Gainesville High
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313003083
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville High has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gainesville, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313003083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gainesville High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gainesville High
Gainesville High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Gainesville, Virginia, enrolling 2,648 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Virginia schools and 50% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.9% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,648 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 530 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside Gainesville 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 Gainesville High compares
Gainesville 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 50% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 65% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,648 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,648
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 42.1%
Asian 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Gainesville High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes Gainesville 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 Gainesville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville 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
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~2,648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gainesville High
How many students attend Gainesville High?
Gainesville High has 2,648 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gainesville, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High is 20.9:1, which is 50% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville High?
19.9% of students at Gainesville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville High?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville High is White at 42.1% of enrollment, in Gainesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville High?
Gainesville High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Gainesville High rank among public schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gainesville, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gainesville on the city page.
Is Gainesville High a good school?
Gainesville High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Gainesville 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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