- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Leesburg, VA
Loudoun County High
Federal NCES profile for Loudoun County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510225000923
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loudoun County High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools.
- #18 of 19
- public schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Loudoun County High has class sizes smaller than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loudoun County High ranks #18 of 19 public schools in Leesburg, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-127 students YoY
Loudoun County High shrank from 1,533 students in 2022-23 to 1,406 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 127.5 → 120.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-127 students YoY 510225000923 · Leesburg, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,334 enr · 10.5:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Loudoun County High shrank from 1,533 students in 2022-23 to 1,406 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 127.5 → 120.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Loudoun County 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
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school
Loudoun County High
1,334 students
What this shows Loudoun County High reports 1,334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loudoun County High compares
Loudoun County High is a shrinking 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 60% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,334 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,334
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 8% in Virginia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Asian 6.4%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Loudoun County 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 Loudoun County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loudoun County 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
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Leesburg
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 (~1,334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Loudoun County High
How many students attend Loudoun County High?
Loudoun County High has 1,334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Leesburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,533 (2022-23) → 1,406 (2023-24), down 127.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loudoun County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Loudoun County High is 10.5:1, which is 24% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loudoun County High?
23.2% of students at Loudoun County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loudoun County High?
The largest demographic group at Loudoun County High is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Leesburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loudoun County High?
Loudoun County High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Loudoun County High rank among public schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Loudoun County High ranks #18 of 19 public schools in Leesburg, 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 Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Loudoun County 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.