- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aldie, VA
John Champe High
Federal NCES profile for John Champe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510225002865
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Champe High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Aldie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John Champe High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Champe High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Aldie, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002865 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+142 students YoY
John Champe High grew from 1,598 students in 2022-23 to 1,740 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 126.8 → 126.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+142 students YoY 510225002865 · Aldie, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,851 enr · 14.7:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
John Champe High grew from 1,598 students in 2022-23 to 1,740 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 126.8 → 126.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John Champe High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- This school
John Champe High
1,851 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,710 students
What this shows John Champe High reports 1,851 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Champe High compares
John Champe 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 69% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,851 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,851
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Virginia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 47.1%
White 27.4%
African American 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, John Champe High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Champe High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Champe High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Aldie
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,851 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Champe High
How many students attend John Champe High?
John Champe High has 1,851 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aldie, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,598 (2022-23) → 1,740 (2023-24), up 142.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Champe High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Champe High is 14.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Champe High?
17.8% of students at John Champe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Champe High?
The largest demographic group at John Champe High is Asian at 47.1% of enrollment, in Aldie, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Champe High?
John Champe High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 John Champe High rank among public schools in Aldie?
By Resource Investment Index, John Champe High ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Aldie, 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 Aldie on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides John Champe High, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.