Enrollment
1,070
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manassas Park, VA
Manassas Park High
Federal NCES profile for Manassas Park High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510239000983
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manassas Park High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Manassas Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Manassas Park High has class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manassas Park High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Manassas Park, VA.
School address
District: Manassas Park City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510239000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manassas Park High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manassas Park High
Manassas Park High is a high-poverty, large high school in Manassas Park, Virginia, enrolling 1,070 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,070 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #181, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (11%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Manassas Park City Public Schools also operates Cougar Elementary (857 students) and Manassas Park Middle (753 students) alongside Manassas Park 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 Manassas Park High compares
Manassas Park 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,070
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$13,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 68.8%
White 11.3%
African American 7.6%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Manassas Park High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manassas Park City Public Schools, which includes Manassas Park High.
$13,204
Per student
-10%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 61.7%
Federal 10.4%
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 Manassas Park High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cougar Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manassas Park Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manassas Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manassas Park High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,070 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Manassas Park High
How many students attend Manassas Park High?
Manassas Park High has 1,070 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manassas Park, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manassas Park High?
The student-teacher ratio at Manassas Park High is 15.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manassas Park High?
75.1% of students at Manassas Park High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manassas Park High?
The largest demographic group at Manassas Park High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.8% of enrollment, in Manassas Park, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manassas Park High?
Manassas Park High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Manassas Park High rank among public schools in Manassas Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Manassas Park High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Manassas Park, 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 Manassas Park on the city page.
Is Manassas Park High a good school?
Manassas Park High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Virginia schools. 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 Manassas Park City Public Schools?
Besides Manassas Park High, Manassas Park City Public Schools also operates Cougar Elementary (857 students), Manassas Park Middle (753 students), and Manassas Park Elementary (712 students). See the Manassas Park City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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