Kettle Run High

Summary:

Kettle Run High is a public high school located in Nokesville, VA, serving 1,207 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Fauquier County Public Schools district, which is ranked 58 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kettle Run High consistently outperforms the Fauquier County and Virginia state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, with 87.17% of 11th graders proficient or better in SOL Writing compared to 80.27% for Fauquier County and 79.32% for Virginia. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 100 Virginia high schools for several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Kettle Run High also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, with female students ranking 26th out of 320 Virginia high schools and Hispanic students ranking 45th out of 232 high schools, both with 4-star or 5-star ratings.

Compared to nearby schools like Osbourn Park High, Manassas Park High, and Osbourn High, Kettle Run High stands out for its consistent academic excellence and strong support for diverse student populations. However, the school's relatively homogeneous racial composition, with a majority of white students, may be an area for further exploration and improvement in terms of diversity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7403 Academic Avenue
       Nokesville, VA  20181


(540) 422-7330

District: Fauquier County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,304 Help


Feeder schools for Kettle Run High:

Elementary:    C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
    Greenville Elementary
    P.B. Smith Elementary
Middle:    Auburn Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  1,207

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.4%
Hispanic:
12.6%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Compare Details Kettle Run High ranks better than 72.9% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Fauquier County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.6. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Kettle Run High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Kettle Run High has the largest high school student body size in the Fauquier County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kettle Run High is $8,304, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Fauquier County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kettle Run High:

SchoolDigger ranks Kettle Run High 89th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Kettle Run High in the ranking list.)

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Fauquier County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fauquier County Public Schools 58th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kettle Run High

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Rank History for all students at Kettle Run High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 67.56 52nd 317 83.6%
2011 66.60 66th 320 79.4%
2012 66.07 58th 321 81.9%
2013 73.64 37th 321 88.5%
2014 72.90 35th 322 89.1%
2015 70.03 44th 322 86.3%
2016 66.02 61st 321 81.0%
2017 60.74 91st 324 71.9%
2018 58.32 108th 326 66.9%
2019 50.71 157th 327 52.0%
2021 51.66 134th 327 59.0%
2022 59.31 104th 325 68.0%
2023 77.33 36th 326 89.0%
2024 69.60 89th 329 72.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kettle Run High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.58 73rd 193 62.2%
2024 57.94 83rd 198 58.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kettle Run High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.29 187th 320 41.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kettle Run High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.30 26th 320 91.9%
2024 74.38 50th 322 84.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kettle Run High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.84 72nd 249 71.1%
2024 61.87 89th 253 64.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Kettle Run High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.62 60th 321 81.3%
2024 63.57 119th 322 63.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kettle Run High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.98 45th 232 80.6%
2024 55.38 101st 233 56.7%
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Rank History for White students at Kettle Run High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.55 50th 315 84.1%
2024 57.77 142nd 314 54.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, August 23, 2020

Open Quote You should let the children have the first week of your undvided attention! How about this, 10 min from each "Child" How does it feel? Equal ground, they could be the announcement the "Bell" they already miss. 1 hour of children getting up, grumpy, Show that! Everyone might smile. Just say'n Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, August 21, 2014

Open Quote As a freshman in high school, I expected to be met with the basics of what a school should contain such as: mildly interesting teachers, educational classes, a fairly functioning transportation system, and some variety of extracurricular activities. Kettle Run, however, has gone above and beyond what I anticipated. Upon arrival to the school, one would notice the neat modern look to the building, and with one-hundred percent honesty I can assure you that it carries over to the inside of the school. The interior design has a nice modern look to it with few, but not non-existant errors. There are many classes to take at Kettle Run, and I have heard nothing but good things about them (With the exception of the French program, but I'll draw back to that point later.) and the instructors who lead them. Students do outnumber the teachers, and surprisingly teachers outnumber class rooms, so some teachers travel to different rooms based on times of the day. This was intentional and was included in the design of the school. The teachers themselves are incredibly enthusiastic in regards to their lessons, and will not hesitate to assist any student to the best of their ability. Few classes, including the French program, but keep an open mind, are not up to the usual standard. A majority of the classes are challenging enough to keep students engaged and focused while balancing interest level. Once classes are done for the day, there is the option of engaging in the extracurricular activities outside of school. There are many after school organizations ranging from the championship-winning sports teams, math clubs, and the ever productive theater group and stage crew. The transportation system is another neat and efficient system in the school. I, personally, am very impressed with how organized it is. The buses are relatively new and the bus drivers are friendly. There are very few downsides to the school from a student's perspective. Those not accustomed to the strictness of the school should prepare themselves as there is little tolerance to disruption. Cell phone service is blocked, but there is still wireless connection in the building to prevent interruptions to the school day. While these downsides do exist, the upsides outnumber them greatly, and I can't go through the list without mentioning the fabulous school library and library staff. Overall, this school has been the best school I have ever gone to, and I am proud to call myself a Kettle Run Cougar. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kettle Run High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 630 53 8 36 2 n/a n/a 2 731
2010 853 71 9 61 3 n/a n/a 0 997
2011 873 65 13 78 1 1 15 0 1046
2012 895 72 20 82 0 1 22 0 1092
2013 950 78 20 65 0 1 27 0 1141
2014 995 81 21 67 2 1 28 0 1195
2015 1027 87 18 76 3 1 28 0 1240
2016 1043 64 16 79 4 2 28 0 1236
2017 1022 61 20 90 5 4 26 0 1228
2018 994 67 22 93 1 3 32 0 1212
2019 987 61 25 94 1 2 41 0 1211
2020 969 66 31 107 0 2 42 0 1217
2021 933 52 28 103 0 1 47 0 1164
2022 909 42 30 131 0 2 47 0 1161
2023 934 37 32 152 0 0 52 0 1207

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kettle Run High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 731 50.8 14.4 10.8
2010 997 59.9 16.6 10.6
2011 1046 69.6 15.0 9.2
2012 1092 80.6 13.5 9.1
2013 1141 83.6 13.6 8.4
2014 1195 92.5 12.9 9.6
2015 1240 97.0 12.7 8.1
2016 1236 95.0 13.0 7.4
2017 1228 100.3 12.2 8.3
2018 1212 97.3 12.4 9.9
2019 1211 94.9 12.7 9.1
2020 1217 104.4 11.6 10.4
2021 1164 96.5 12.0 n/a
2022 1161 90.6 12.8 10.9
2023 1207 86.2 13.9 13.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kettle Run High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 731 50.8 14.4 10.8
2010 997 59.9 16.6 10.6
2011 1046 69.6 15.0 9.2
2012 1092 80.6 13.5 9.1
2013 1141 83.6 13.6 8.4
2014 1195 92.5 12.9 9.6
2015 1240 97.0 12.7 8.1
2016 1236 95.0 13.0 7.4
2017 1228 100.3 12.2 8.3
2018 1212 97.3 12.4 9.9
2019 1211 94.9 12.7 9.1
2020 1217 104.4 11.6 10.4
2021 1164 96.5 12.0 n/a
2022 1161 90.6 12.8 10.9
2023 1207 86.2 13.9 13.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kettle Run High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $267 (3.3%) $7,771 (96.7%) $8,038
2020 $218 (2.4%) $8,812 (97.6%) $9,030
2021 $00 (0.0%) $8,304 (100.0%) $8,304

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kettle Run High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 157th of 327 High schoolsRanks 36th of 326 High schools
 37%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Kettle Run High)8989
   End of Course Writing (Fauquier County Public Schools)8381
 2%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Kettle Run High)7884
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Fauquier County Public Schools)7884
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Kettle Run High)7276
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fauquier County Public Schools)7778
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Kettle Run High)8177
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fauquier County Public Schools)7975
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Kettle Run High)8978
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Fauquier County Public Schools)8166
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Kettle Run High)9086
 4%
   End of Course Earth Science (Fauquier County Public Schools)8680
 6%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Kettle Run High)8994
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Fauquier County Public Schools)8589
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course World History I (Kettle Run High)8969
 20%
   End of Course World History I (Fauquier County Public Schools)8163
 18%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Kettle Run High)8039
 41%
   End of Course World History II (Fauquier County Public Schools)7037
 33%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12111207
 0.3%
African American6137
 39.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2532
 28%
Hispanic94152
 61.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White987934
 5.4%
Two or More Races4152
 26.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.1%13.3%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kettle Run High

Students at Kettle Run High are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

Kettle Run High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary
Elementary : Greenville Elementary
Elementary : P.B. Smith Elementary
Middle : Auburn Middle

Kettle Run High ranks 89th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,207 students attended Kettle Run High.


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