Is Dominion High a good school?

Dominion High ranks 195 th of 329 Virginia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dominion High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,482 students attended Dominion High.

What is the racial makeup of Dominion High?

Students at Dominion High are 43% Hispanic, 33% White, 14% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Dominion High

Summary:

Dominion High School is an alternative public school in Sterling, Virginia, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 1,505 students. As part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Dominion High stands out for its diverse student population, higher per-student spending, and some areas of academic performance.

Dominion High has a more diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (39%) and Asian (14.75%) students. It also has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.12%), indicating a higher concentration of students from lower-income families. While Dominion High outperforms state and district averages in subjects like Algebra II, Chemistry, and 9th-grade Biology, it underperforms in areas like Writing, Geometry, Algebra I, and 10th- and 11th-grade Biology and History.

Interestingly, the racial composition of Dominion High has been shifting, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 41.13% in 2020-2021 to 35.22% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of Hispanic students has increased from 32.65% to 39% during the same period. This change may be an important factor in understanding the school's academic performance and resource needs. Compared to nearby schools like Tuscarora High and Heritage High, which generally outperform Dominion High in academic measures, Dominion High has a higher student-teacher ratio and may benefit from further analysis to support its continued improvement and better serve its diverse student community.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

21326 Augusta Dr.
Sterling, VA 20164

(571) 434-4400

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
195^th of 329 Virginia Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,324

Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

Number of students: 1,482

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.7%

White:

32.9%

Asian:

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dominion High ranks worse than 59.3% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dominion High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Dominion High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.7%), White (32.9%), Asian (14.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dominion High is 10.5, which is the lowest among 5 alternative schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Dominion High employs 140.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dominion High is $16,324. 3 alternative schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dominion High:

SchoolDigger ranks Dominion High 195^th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Dominion High in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2005	43.92	198^th	308	35.7%
2006	49.31	152^nd	314	51.6%
2007	57.67	101^st	313	67.7%
2008	55.84	119^th	316	62.3%
2009	45.48	175^th	313	44.1%
2010	56.45	118^th	317	62.8%
2011	62.04	91^st	320	71.6%
2012	60.47	90^th	321	72.0%
2013	60.53	87^th	321	72.9%
2014	56.47	105^th	322	67.4%
2015	53.50	121^st	322	62.4%
2016	47.92	171^st	321	46.7%
2017	46.66	181^st	324	44.1%
2018	40.87	219^th	326	32.8%
2019	42.59	215^th	327	34.3%
2021	42.79	178^th	327	45.6%
2022	33.70	243^rd	325	25.2%
2023	15.24	319^th	326	2.1%
2024	51.04	195^th	329	40.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	42.80	130^th	198	34.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.35	94^th	97	3.1%
2024	50.73	61^st	122	50.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	46.44	192^nd	320	40.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	83.97	1^st	4	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.38	315^th	320	1.6%
2024	40.98	234^th	322	27.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.14	153^rd	249	38.6%
2024	50.50	131^st	253	48.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	15.18	309^th	321	3.7%
2024	57.62	148^th	322	54.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.92	119^th	120	0.8%
2024	46.13	81^st	118	31.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.30	128^th	240	46.7%
2024	47.22	147^th	249	41.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.31	228^th	232	1.7%
2024	45.58	141^st	233	39.5%

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Rank History for White students at Dominion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.27	310^th	315	1.6%
2024	60.76	124^th	314	60.5%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

My experience with Dominion High School has been great. The students come from very diverse backgrounds, yet everyone gets along. It has a small town community feel and Dr. Brewer makes it a point to know each and every student personally. He also encourages every student to be involved in after school activities such as fund raising, community service, sports, clubs, etc. He expects every student to be accountable for their own direction in life and has set up ways to achieve their goals. Go Titans!!! Close Quote

by a student
Monday, December 6, 2010

The faculty cares very much about the success of the students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dominion High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	395	79	94	121	1	n/a	n/a	8	698
2005	566	111	131	193	0	n/a	n/a	13	1014
2006	697	136	140	211	0	n/a	n/a	10	1194
2007	700	147	132	226	2	n/a	n/a	10	1217
2008	725	130	146	249	2	n/a	n/a	9	1261
2009	741	116	144	222	3	n/a	n/a	12	1238
2010	735	112	144	283	4	n/a	n/a	20	1298
2011	721	105	158	296	4	2	47	0	1333
2012	715	100	166	300	3	0	49	0	1333
2013	747	104	168	309	6	1	43	0	1378
2014	733	100	172	308	6	1	47	0	1367
2015	730	106	191	359	9	0	50	0	1445
2016	713	114	191	417	7	1	49	0	1492
2017	688	110	190	473	6	1	52	0	1520
2018	704	99	205	511	6	1	52	0	1578
2019	702	96	227	506	2	0	55	0	1588
2020	696	88	247	518	9	2	65	0	1625
2021	621	77	243	493	11	2	63	0	1510
2022	570	83	228	524	9	1	64	0	1479
2023	530	90	222	587	12	0	64	0	1505
2024	488	82	212	633	7	0	60	0	1482

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dominion High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	698	65.0	10.7	20.1
2005	1014	64.0	15.8	24.4
2006	1194	90.0	13.3	15.4
2007	1217	102.6	11.9	21.4
2008	1261	81.3	15.5	20.4
2009	1238	76.6	16.2	18.4
2010	1298	77.5	16.7	22.1
2011	1333	76.1	17.5	23.9
2012	1333	92.7	14.3	23.1
2013	1378	102.8	13.4	24.3
2014	1367	109.0	12.5	24.1
2015	1445	104.0	13.8	23.7
2016	1492	108.0	13.8	24.8
2017	1520	117.8	12.9	26.3
2018	1578	119.5	13.2	27.2
2019	1588	121.2	13.0	29
2020	1625	123.8	13.1	30.3
2021	1510	126.4	11.9	n/a
2022	1479	126.2	11.7	33.3
2023	1505	125.7	11.9	44.1
2024	1482	140.8	10.5	46.4

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 Dominion High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	698	65.0	10.7	20.1
2005	1014	64.0	15.8	24.4
2006	1194	90.0	13.3	15.4
2007	1217	102.6	11.9	21.4
2008	1261	81.3	15.5	20.4
2009	1238	76.6	16.2	18.4
2010	1298	77.5	16.7	22.1
2011	1333	76.1	17.5	23.9
2012	1333	92.7	14.3	23.1
2013	1378	102.8	13.4	24.3
2014	1367	109.0	12.5	24.1
2015	1445	104.0	13.8	23.7
2016	1492	108.0	13.8	24.8
2017	1520	117.8	12.9	26.3
2018	1578	119.5	13.2	27.2
2019	1588	121.2	13.0	29
2020	1625	123.8	13.1	30.3
2021	1510	126.4	11.9	n/a
2022	1479	126.2	11.7	33.3
2023	1505	125.7	11.9	44.1
2024	1482	140.8	10.5	46.4

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 Dominion High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$366 (2.7%)	$13,167 (97.3%)	$13,533
2020	$554 (3.7%)	$14,324 (96.3%)	$14,878
2021	$549 (3.4%)	$15,774 (96.6%)	$16,324

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dominion High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 215^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 319^th of 326 High schools	32.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Dominion High)	87	78	9%
End of Course Writing (Loudoun County Public Schools)	90	89	1%
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Dominion High)	90	29	61%
End of Course Geometry (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	85	3%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Dominion High)	55	68	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Loudoun County Public Schools)	89	85	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Dominion High)	88	11	77%
End of Course Algebra II (Loudoun County Public Schools)	94	83	11%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%
End of Course Chemistry (Dominion High)	92	100	8%
End of Course Chemistry (Loudoun County Public Schools)	94	87	7%
End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)	88	64	24%
End of Course Biology (Dominion High)	77	29	48%
End of Course Biology (Loudoun County Public Schools)	91	76	15%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course Earth Science (Dominion High)	75	73	2%
End of Course Earth Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)	87	82	5%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)	81	72	9%
End of Course English Reading (Dominion High)	87	70	17%
End of Course English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	91	91
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course Geography (Dominion High)	54	58	4%
End of Course Geography (Loudoun County Public Schools)	49	45	4%
End of Course Geography (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course VA and US History (Dominion High)	61	27	34%
End of Course VA and US History (Loudoun County Public Schools)	75	52	23%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Dominion High)	88	89	1%
End of Course World History I (Loudoun County Public Schools)	91	84	7%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Dominion High)	70	23	47%
End of Course World History II (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	44	44%
End of Course World History II (Virginia)	81	48	33%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1588	1505	5.2%
African American	96	90	6.3%
American Indian	2	12	500%
Asian	227	222	2.2%
Hispanic	506	587	16%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	702	530	24.5%
Two or More Races	55	64	16.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29%	44.1%	15.2%

Schools Near Dominion High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SOL Writing (2024)	SOL Geometry (2024)		SOL Algebra I (2024)				SOL Algebra II (2024)		SOL Chemistry (2024)	SOL Biology (2024)			SOL Earth Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)		SOL VA and US History (2024)	SOL World History I (2024)	SOL World History II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dominion High	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	21326 Augusta Dr.	Sterling	20164	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 434-4400	1,482	141	10.5	46.4%	488 (32.9%)	82 (5.5%)	633 (42.7%)	212 (14.3%)	7 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (4.0%)								(n/a)	82.3	90.2		82.7	77.8	80.7		94.8		76.9	93.3	67.2	29.0	73.1		83.3	58.8	28.6			$16,324	$549	$15,774
Rock Ridge High	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 996-2100	1,535	111	13.8	19.7%	305 (19.9%)	184 (12.0%)	161 (10.5%)	800 (52.1%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	76 (5.0%)								(n/a)	94.1	79.1	46.2	88.9	80.0	100.0		93.3	57.9	72.7	94.3	85.3	44.4	78.9		95.1	52.9	51.3		44.7	$15,254	$482	$14,771
Heritage High	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	520 Evergreen Mill Rd. SE	Leesburg	20175	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2800	1,508	139	10.8	33.8%	660 (43.8%)	125 (8.3%)	387 (25.7%)	239 (15.8%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (5.9%)								(n/a)	92.7	76.5		86.3	66.7	84.6		72.6		83.3	82.2	61.7	34.2			88.9		26.4	90.0		$18,302	$519	$17,783
Kilmer Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8102 Wolftrap Rd	Vienna	22182	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 226-8440	59	23	2.5	33.9%	19 (32.2%)	7 (11.9%)	12 (20.3%)	17 (28.8%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.1%)								(n/a)																					$44,178	$3,026	$41,152
Tuscarora High	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	801 North King Street	Leesburg	20176	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-1900	1,437	131	10.9	35.6%	654 (45.5%)	114 (7.9%)	479 (33.3%)	89 (6.2%)	12 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	83 (5.8%)								(n/a)	80.4	72.4	19.4	83.7	60.9	78.1	63.6	77.1			87.0	74.3	34.9	74.5	61.5	89.1	72.7				$16,905	$527	$16,378
Northern Va. Tr. Center E.P	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	9901 Braddock Rd	Fairfax	22032	Fairfax County	Northern Virginia Training Center	No	No	No	No	(703) 323-4021																			(n/a)

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