- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Stafford, VA
North Stafford High
Federal NCES profile for North Stafford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510366001979
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Stafford High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Stafford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Stafford High has class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Stafford High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Stafford, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366001979 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
North Stafford High grew from 1,925 students in 2022-23 to 2,045 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 158.5 → 165.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 510366001979 · Stafford, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,982 enr · 12.5:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
North Stafford High grew from 1,925 students in 2022-23 to 2,045 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 158.5 → 165.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
North Stafford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- This school
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- Rodney E. Thom
Rodney E. Thompson Middle
1,063 students
What this shows North Stafford High reports 1,982 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Stafford High compares
North Stafford 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 32% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,982 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,982
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Virginia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 177 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 26.4%
White 25.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, North Stafford High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Stafford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Rodney E. Thompson Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Stafford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,063
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Stafford
3 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 (~1,982 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Stafford High
How many students attend North Stafford High?
North Stafford High has 1,982 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stafford, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,925 (2022-23) → 2,045 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Stafford High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Stafford High is 12.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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 North Stafford High?
39.1% of students at North Stafford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Stafford High?
The largest demographic group at North Stafford High is Hispanic or Latino at 34.3% of enrollment, in Stafford, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Stafford High?
North Stafford High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 North Stafford High rank among high schools in Stafford?
By Resource Investment Index, North Stafford High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Stafford, 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 Stafford on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides North Stafford High, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.