- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodbridge, VA
Gar-Field High
Federal NCES profile for Gar-Field High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313001299
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gar-Field High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gar-Field High has class sizes larger than 88% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gar-Field High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Gar-Field High held near 2,564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 151.0 → 157.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 510313001299 · Woodbridge, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,524 enr · 16.7:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Gar-Field High held near 2,564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 151.0 → 157.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gar-Field 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
- This school
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High
2,343 students
What this shows Gar-Field High reports 2,524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gar-Field High compares
Gar-Field 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 10% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,524 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,524
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Virginia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
266
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
African American 18.1%
Asian 8.3%
White 6.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Gar-Field High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Gar-Field High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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 |
| Forest Park High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gar-Field 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
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
Forest Park High
Standard public school
2,343 students 18:1 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 (~2,524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gar-Field High
How many students attend Gar-Field High?
Gar-Field High has 2,524 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodbridge, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,550 (2022-23) → 2,564 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gar-Field High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gar-Field High is 16.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gar-Field High?
63.3% of students at Gar-Field High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gar-Field High?
The largest demographic group at Gar-Field High is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gar-Field High?
Gar-Field High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gar-Field High rank among high schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Gar-Field High ranks #1 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 Gar-Field 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.