Enrollment
2,042
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manassas, VA
Unity Reed High
Federal NCES profile for Unity Reed High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313001321
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity Reed High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Manassas · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Unity Reed High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Reed High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Manassas, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
154.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.1%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Unity Reed High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Unity Reed High
Unity Reed High is a higher-need, large high school in Manassas, Virginia, enrolling 2,042 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.1% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,042 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Among Manassas's high schools, it stands alongside Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students): Unity Reed High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 18.5:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Woodbridge High (2,898 students) alongside Unity Reed 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 Unity Reed High compares
Unity Reed 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 8% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,042 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,042
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,913
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 175 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 72.2%
African American 11.3%
White 7.2%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Unity Reed High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes Unity Reed High.
$13,913
Per student
-5%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 8.6%
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 Unity Reed High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unity Reed High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 Manassas
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,042 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Unity Reed High
How many students attend Unity Reed High?
Unity Reed High has 2,042 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manassas, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Reed High?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Reed High is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% 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 Unity Reed High?
62.1% of students at Unity Reed High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity Reed High?
The largest demographic group at Unity Reed High is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Manassas, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity Reed High?
Unity Reed High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Unity Reed High rank among high schools in Manassas?
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Reed High ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Manassas, 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 Manassas on the city page.
Is Unity Reed High a good school?
Unity Reed High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. 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 Prince William County Public Schools?
Besides Unity Reed 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.
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