- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313001321
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 57/100 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
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-143 students YoY
Unity Reed High shrank from 2,316 students in 2022-23 to 2,173 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 154.3 → 142.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-143 students YoY 510313001321 · Manassas, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,042 enr · 13.3:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students)
Unity Reed High shrank from 2,316 students in 2022-23 to 2,173 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 154.3 → 142.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Unity Reed 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
Unity Reed High
2,042 students
What this shows Unity Reed High reports 2,042 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unity Reed High compares
Unity Reed High is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,898
- 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.
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 (~2,042 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,316 (2022-23) → 2,173 (2023-24), down 143.
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 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.