- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashburn, VA
Rock Ridge High
Federal NCES profile for Rock Ridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225002969
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rock Ridge High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Virginia schools.
- #16 of 16
- schools in Ashburn · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rock Ridge High has class sizes larger than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Ridge High ranks #16 of 16 schools in Ashburn, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Rock Ridge High grew from 1,451 students in 2022-23 to 1,535 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 99.5 → 111.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 510225002969 · Ashburn, VA Other · MID · TRAD
1,599 enr · 16.2:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Rock Ridge High grew from 1,451 students in 2022-23 to 1,535 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 99.5 → 111.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Rock Ridge 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
Rock Ridge High
1,599 students
What this shows Rock Ridge High reports 1,599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rock Ridge High compares
Rock Ridge 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,599 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,599
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Virginia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 54.4%
White 18.1%
African American 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Rock Ridge 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 Rock Ridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
| John Champe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rock Ridge 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 other schools in Ashburn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Madison's Trust Elementary
Standard public school
1,004 students 17:1 students per teacher
Moorefield Station Elementary
Standard public school
963 students 15:1 students per teacher
Creighton's Corner Elementary
Standard public school
824 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
Standard public school
792 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Steuart W. Weller Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Cedar Lane Elementary
Standard public school
701 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rock Ridge High
How many students attend Rock Ridge High?
Rock Ridge High has 1,599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashburn, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,451 (2022-23) → 1,535 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Ridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Ridge High is 16.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rock Ridge High?
17.0% of students at Rock Ridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rock Ridge High?
The largest demographic group at Rock Ridge High is Asian at 54.4% of enrollment, in Ashburn, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rock Ridge High?
Rock Ridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Rock Ridge High rank among schools in Ashburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Rock Ridge High ranks #16 of 16 schools in Ashburn, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ashburn on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Rock Ridge 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.