Enrollment
2,898
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Woodbridge, VA
Woodbridge High
Federal NCES profile for Woodbridge High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510313001327
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbridge High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #4 of 5
- high schools in Woodbridge · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbridge High has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbridge High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Woodbridge, VA.
School address
District: Prince William County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510313001327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
166.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodbridge High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodbridge High
Woodbridge High is a large high school in Woodbridge, Virginia, enrolling 2,898 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Virginia schools and 26% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,898 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 30 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (23%) (diversity index 72/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Woodbridge's high schools, it stands alongside Gar-Field High (2,524 students): Woodbridge High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 16.7:1).
Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students) and Osbourn Park High (2,661 students) alongside Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge High compares
Woodbridge 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 28% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,898 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,898
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 130 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 41.6%
White 23.0%
African American 20.9%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Woodbridge High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prince William County Public Schools, which includes Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles J. Colgan Sr. High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osbourn Park High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gar-Field High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbridge 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
- 2,661
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Woodbridge
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Gar-Field High
Standard public school
2,524 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Forest Park High
Standard public school
2,343 students 18:1 students per teacher
Freedom High
Standard public school
2,303 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
C.D. Hylton High
Standard public school
1,859 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,898 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodbridge High
How many students attend Woodbridge High?
Woodbridge High has 2,898 students enrolled. It is a high school in Woodbridge, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge High?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbridge High is 17.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodbridge High?
41.2% of students at Woodbridge High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodbridge High?
The largest demographic group at Woodbridge High is Hispanic or Latino at 41.6% of enrollment, in Woodbridge, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbridge High?
Woodbridge High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodbridge High rank among high schools in Woodbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbridge High ranks #4 of 5 high schools in Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge on the city page.
Is Woodbridge High a good school?
Woodbridge High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. 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 Woodbridge High, Prince William County Public Schools also operates Charles J. Colgan Sr. High (2,956 students), Osbourn Park High (2,661 students), and Gainesville High (2,648 students). See the Prince William County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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