Summary:
The Prince William County Public Schools district in Virginia is home to 13 high schools serving grades 9-12, with student populations ranging from 861 to 2,945. The district as a whole is ranked 42 out of 129 school districts in Virginia and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Several schools stand out in the district, including Charles J. Colgan Senior High, which ranks among the top high schools in Virginia and has a 4-star rating and a high 92.8% four-year graduation rate. Gainesville High and Battlefield High are also top-performing schools, ranking in the top 90 and 40 in Virginia, respectively, and earning 4- and 5-star ratings. Patriot High is another high-performing school, ranking in the top 40 in Virginia and earning a 4-star rating.
The district-wide graduation rate of 92.8% is impressive, and the dropout rates are relatively low, ranging from 4.5% to 4.5%. However, there is a wide range in test scores, with some schools performing significantly better than others, particularly in math and science subjects. The top-performing schools tend to have lower free/reduced lunch rates, suggesting a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. The district-wide spending per student and student-teacher ratios do not appear to be the primary drivers of academic performance, as the top-performing schools have a range of these metrics.
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