- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nokesville, VA
Patriot High
Federal NCES profile for Patriot 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 510313002850
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patriot High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Nokesville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Patriot High has class sizes larger than 71% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Nokesville, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313002850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Patriot High held near 2,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 133.5 → 123.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 510313002850 · Nokesville, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,020 enr · 15.2:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Patriot High held near 2,067 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 133.5 → 123.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Patriot 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
- Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High
2,524 students
- This school
Patriot High
2,020 students
What this shows Patriot High reports 2,020 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patriot High compares
Patriot 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 72% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,020 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,020
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 13.5%
Asian 13.5%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Patriot High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
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 Patriot High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patriot 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
- 2,524
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Nokesville
2 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 (~2,020 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Patriot High
How many students attend Patriot High?
Patriot High has 2,020 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nokesville, VA. CCD year-over-year: 2,131 (2022-23) → 2,067 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot High?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriot High is 15.2:1, which is 9% 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 Patriot High?
16.4% of students at Patriot High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patriot High?
The largest demographic group at Patriot High is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Nokesville, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patriot High?
Patriot High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Patriot High rank among high schools in Nokesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Patriot High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Nokesville, 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 Nokesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Patriot 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.