- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+397 students YoY
Gainesville High grew from 2,038 students in 2022-23 to 2,435 in 2023-24 (+19.5%).
Teacher FTE added 127.0 → 142.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+397 students YoY 510313003083 · Gainesville, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,648 enr · 20.9:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Gainesville High grew from 2,038 students in 2022-23 to 2,435 in 2023-24 (+19.5%). Teacher FTE added 127.0 → 142.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gainesville 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
- This school
Gainesville High
2,648 students
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High
2,343 students
What this shows Gainesville High reports 2,648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville High compares
Gainesville High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,898
- 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
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 (~2,648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,038 (2022-23) → 2,435 (2023-24), up 397.
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 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 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.
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.