Briar Woods High

Summary:

Briar Woods High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Ashburn, Virginia, part of the highly-ranked Loudoun County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population of 1,757, Briar Woods High has consistently been one of the top-performing high schools in Virginia, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Briar Woods High's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. The school consistently ranks among the top 10-60 high schools in the state for student subgroups, including Female, Male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and Disabled students. This suggests the school effectively supports the needs of its diverse student population. Additionally, Briar Woods High outperforms the district and state averages on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, particularly in subjects like Writing, Geometry, Algebra, and the sciences. With a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's higher per-student spending may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Herndon High and Park View High, Briar Woods High stands out for its exceptional academic achievements. This highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes and the importance of equitable resource allocation to support all schools, regardless of their demographic composition.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 22525 Belmont Ridge Road
       Ashburn, VA  20148


(703) 957-4400

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
48th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,360 Help


Feeder schools for Briar Woods High:

Elementary:    Hillside Elementary
    Mill Run Elementary
    Waxpool Elementary
Middle:    Eagle Ridge Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  1,757

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.5%
Asian:
35.1%
Hispanic:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Briar Woods High ranks better than 85.4% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 12 ranked high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.94. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Briar Woods High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Briar Woods High has the largest high school student body size in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Briar Woods High is $14,360. 7 high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Briar Woods High:

SchoolDigger ranks Briar Woods High 48th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Briar Woods High in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

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


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Rank History for Briar Woods High

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Rank History for all students at Briar Woods High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.89 59th 314 81.2%
2007 74.58 19th 313 93.9%
2008 73.38 28th 316 91.1%
2009 65.95 56th 313 82.1%
2010 69.52 42nd 317 86.8%
2011 73.51 34th 320 89.4%
2012 68.23 45th 321 86.0%
2013 80.29 14th 321 95.6%
2014 73.14 32nd 322 90.1%
2015 76.27 23rd 322 92.9%
2016 73.94 27th 321 91.6%
2017 75.77 17th 324 94.8%
2018 79.28 8th 326 97.5%
2019 77.59 12th 327 96.3%
2021 70.06 27th 327 91.7%
2022 80.42 9th 325 97.2%
2023 81.62 13th 326 96.0%
2024 75.94 48th 329 85.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Briar Woods High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.20 49th 193 74.6%
2024 67.25 53rd 198 73.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Briar Woods High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.53 106th 320 66.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Briar Woods High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.75 9th 320 97.2%
2024 76.93 37th 322 88.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Briar Woods High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.00 3rd 249 98.8%
2024 85.46 19th 253 92.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Briar Woods High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.70 27th 321 91.6%
2024 74.65 62nd 322 80.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Briar Woods High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.92 32nd 120 73.3%
2024 69.98 25th 118 78.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Briar Woods High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.53 10th 240 95.8%
2024 68.49 60th 249 75.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Briar Woods High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.73 9th 232 96.1%
2024 81.15 21st 233 91.0%
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Rank History for White students at Briar Woods High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.82 16th 315 94.9%
2024 61.03 123rd 314 60.8%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Briar Woods High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 330 40 92 24 3 n/a n/a 7 496
2007 533 78 129 56 2 n/a n/a 9 807
2008 715 108 179 78 4 n/a n/a 14 1098
2009 811 141 197 96 5 n/a n/a 17 1267
2010 890 155 230 98 6 n/a n/a 22 1401
2011 954 163 280 147 5 3 47 0 1599
2012 1030 175 318 169 4 7 57 0 1760
2013 1151 192 370 188 7 8 78 0 1994
2014 1210 202 439 194 8 9 95 0 2157
2015 1063 140 323 140 2 3 78 0 1749
2016 1030 114 313 137 2 2 74 0 1672
2017 988 100 347 126 2 1 77 0 1641
2018 1007 92 425 144 2 2 92 0 1764
2019 998 101 492 158 3 3 108 0 1863
2020 964 92 523 147 2 2 120 0 1850
2021 912 86 530 146 2 1 118 0 1795
2022 875 99 564 150 6 0 105 0 1799
2023 800 106 616 132 6 1 96 0 1757

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 Briar Woods High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 496 43.0 11.5 5.5
2007 807 63.7 12.7 5.6
2008 1098 62.4 17.6 6.5
2009 1267 71.3 17.8 5.2
2010 1401 76.4 18.3 6
2011 1599 84.6 18.8 7
2012 1760 111.5 15.7 7.2
2013 1994 116.8 17.0 8.5
2014 2157 132.3 16.2 7.5
2015 1749 125.0 13.9 4.9
2016 1672 119.0 14.0 3.9
2017 1641 120.1 13.6 4.1
2018 1764 127.3 13.8 4.6
2019 1863 139.1 13.3 5.3
2020 1850 129.9 14.2 6.4
2021 1795 129.4 13.8 n/a
2022 1799 129.1 13.9 6.6
2023 1757 126.0 13.9 11.4

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 Briar Woods High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 496 43.0 11.5 5.5
2007 807 63.7 12.7 5.6
2008 1098 62.4 17.6 6.5
2009 1267 71.3 17.8 5.2
2010 1401 76.4 18.3 6
2011 1599 84.6 18.8 7
2012 1760 111.5 15.7 7.2
2013 1994 116.8 17.0 8.5
2014 2157 132.3 16.2 7.5
2015 1749 125.0 13.9 4.9
2016 1672 119.0 14.0 3.9
2017 1641 120.1 13.6 4.1
2018 1764 127.3 13.8 4.6
2019 1863 139.1 13.3 5.3
2020 1850 129.9 14.2 6.4
2021 1795 129.4 13.8 n/a
2022 1799 129.1 13.9 6.6
2023 1757 126.0 13.9 11.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Briar Woods High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $99 (0.8%) $12,343 (99.2%) $12,443
2020 $63 (0.5%) $13,402 (99.5%) $13,465
2021 $251 (1.7%) $14,109 (98.3%) $14,360

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Briar Woods High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 12th of 327 High schoolsRanks 13th of 326 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Briar Woods High)9997
 2%
   End of Course Writing (Loudoun County Public Schools)9089
 1%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Briar Woods High)9283
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Loudoun County Public Schools)8885
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Briar Woods High)8487
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Loudoun County Public Schools)8985
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Briar Woods High)9489
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Loudoun County Public Schools)9483
 11%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Briar Woods High)9689
 7%
   End of Course Chemistry (Loudoun County Public Schools)9487
 7%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Briar Woods High)9586
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Loudoun County Public Schools)9176
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Briar Woods High)9590
 5%
   End of Course Earth Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8782
 5%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Briar Woods High)9798
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)9191
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Briar Woods High)8694
 8%
   End of Course VA and US History (Loudoun County Public Schools)7552
 23%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Briar Woods High)9687
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Loudoun County Public Schools)9184
 7%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Briar Woods High)9674
 22%
   End of Course World History II (Loudoun County Public Schools)8844
 44%
   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 Students18631757
 5.7%
African American101106
 5%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian492616
 25.2%
Hispanic158132
 16.5%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White998800
 19.8%
Two or More Races10896
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.3%11.4%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Briar Woods High

Students at Briar Woods High are 46% White, 35% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,757 students attended Briar Woods High.

Briar Woods High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hillside Elementary
Elementary : Mill Run Elementary
Elementary : Waxpool Elementary
Middle : Eagle Ridge Middle

Briar Woods High ranks 48th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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