- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leesburg, VA
Tuscarora High
Federal NCES profile for Tuscarora High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225002817
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuscarora High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Leesburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuscarora High has class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscarora High ranks #13 of 13 schools in Leesburg, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Tuscarora High held near 1,437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 121.0 → 130.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 510225002817 · Leesburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
1,377 enr · 11.4:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Tuscarora High held near 1,437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 121.0 → 130.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Tuscarora 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
Tuscarora High
1,377 students
What this shows Tuscarora High reports 1,377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuscarora High compares
Tuscarora 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,377
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 15% in Virginia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 8.0%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Tuscarora 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 Tuscarora 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuscarora 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 Leesburg
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Heritage High
Standard public school
1,475 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Frances Hazel Reid Elementary
Standard public school
647 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary
Standard public school
617 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Catoctin Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Cool Spring Elementary
Standard public school
591 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Frederick Douglass Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 10.6:1 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 (~1,377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuscarora High
How many students attend Tuscarora High?
Tuscarora High has 1,377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leesburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,411 (2022-23) → 1,437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscarora High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscarora High is 11.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% 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 Tuscarora High?
33.0% of students at Tuscarora High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuscarora High?
The largest demographic group at Tuscarora High is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Leesburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuscarora High?
Tuscarora High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Tuscarora High rank among schools in Leesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscarora High ranks #13 of 13 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 schools in Leesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Tuscarora 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.