Lightridge High

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Lightridge High ranks 33 rd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lightridge High is a public high school located in Aldie, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lightridge High has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 34.5% White, 9.2% African American, 8.7% Hispanic, 40.77% Asian, and 6.04% two or more races.

Lightridge High consistently outperforms the Loudoun County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in various SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, with 94.13% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SOL/Writing, compared to 90.56% for the district and 79.32% for Virginia. The school's student subgroups, such as female, male, Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, all perform exceptionally well compared to their respective state-level rankings. Additionally, Lightridge High has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 10.22%, indicating a relatively affluent student population compared to some nearby schools like Stone Bridge High and Briar Woods High.

Lightridge High's consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its ability to support the academic success of diverse student subgroups make it a standout school in the region. While some nearby schools, such as Freedom High and Briar Woods High, may outperform Lightridge High in specific subject areas, Lightridge High's overall exceptional educational outcomes and its commitment to equity make it a model for other schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia.

Detail:

Public 9-12

41025 Collaboration Drive
Aldie, VA 20105

(571) 367-4100

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,281

Feeder schools for Lightridge High:

Elementary:	Aldie Elementary
	Buffalo Trail Elementary
	Goshen Post Elementary
	Hovatter Elementary
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	Pinebrook Elementary
Middle:	Willard Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,926

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

40.7%

White:

34.0%

African American:

10.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lightridge High ranks better than 90% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 12 ranked high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lightridge 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 Racial makeup is: Asian (40.7%), White (34%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lightridge High is 14. 9 high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lightridge High employs 136.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lightridge High is $15,281, which is the 6^th highest among 12 high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lightridge High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lightridge High 33^rd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Lightridge High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Lightridge High

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Rank History for all students at Lightridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.07	85^th	326	73.9%
2024	78.13	33^rd	329	90.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lightridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.33	70^th	193	63.7%
2024	70.55	46^th	198	76.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lightridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.25	58^th	320	81.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Lightridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.80	62^nd	320	80.6%
2024	77.18	33^rd	322	89.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lightridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.24	94^th	249	62.2%
2024	70.78	53^rd	253	79.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lightridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.65	101^st	321	68.5%
2024	80.96	23^rd	322	92.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lightridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.19	56^th	120	53.3%
2024	69.93	26^th	118	78.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Lightridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.12	31^st	240	87.1%
2024	76.87	33^rd	249	86.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lightridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.74	33^rd	232	85.8%
2024	76.27	32^nd	233	86.3%

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Rank History for White students at Lightridge High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.91	155^th	315	50.8%
2024	76.63	23^rd	314	92.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Lightridge High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	349	82	364	103	3	0	48	949
2022	464	121	485	111	6	1	75	1263
2023	611	163	722	154	8	6	107	1771
2024	655	198	783	144	11	7	128	1926

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 Lightridge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	949	73.0	12.9	n/a
2022	1263	106.0	11.9	n/a
2023	1771	123.2	14.3	10.2
2024	1926	136.7	14.0	10

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 Lightridge High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	949	73.0	12.9	n/a
2022	1263	106.0	11.9	n/a
2023	1771	123.2	14.3	10.2
2024	1926	136.7	14.0	10

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 Lightridge High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$242 (1.6%)	$15,039 (98.4%)	$15,281

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Schools Near Lightridge High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th 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 Biology 12th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lightridge High	Public	9-12	41025 Collaboration Drive	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4100	1,926	137	14.0	10.0%	655 (34.0%)	198 (10.3%)	144 (7.5%)	783 (40.7%)	11 (0.6%)	7 (0.4%)	128 (6.6%)	78.1	33^rd of 329 public high schools	90.0%		70.1	85^th of 326 public high schools	73.9%	52	94.1		94.4	56.3	93.0	90.0	100.0	80.0	94.6	48.5	90.9	98.9	78.5	43.5	70.0	83.8				95.8	70.0							$15,281	$242	$15,039
John Champe High	Public	9-12	41535 Sacred Mountain Street	Aldie	20105	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 722-2680	1,740	126	13.7	19.5%	498 (28.6%)	184 (10.6%)	157 (9.0%)	797 (45.8%)	7 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	95 (5.5%)	73.1	64^th of 329 public high schools	80.5%		73.2	63^rd of 326 public high schools	80.7%	1	91.3		95.9	25.0	85.0	82.4	80.0		96.3	86.7	83.3	94.8	82.2	46.2		76.3				93.2	71.4							$13,405	$405	$13,000
Freedom High	Public	9-12	25450 Riding Center Drive	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4300	1,968	142	13.8	15.1%	815 (41.4%)	131 (6.7%)	169 (8.6%)	751 (38.2%)	10 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (4.6%)	75.6	50^th of 329 public high schools	84.8%		68.2	97^th of 326 public high schools	70.2%	47	96.1		96.8	33.3	73.5	52.9			91.0	60.0	77.8	98.9	78.6	40.7		83.1				98.1	66.7		56.8				72.7	$13,033	$397	$12,636
Independence High	Public	9-12	23115 Learning Circle	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 367-4200	2,073	147	14.0	9.4%	906 (43.7%)	140 (6.8%)	150 (7.2%)	750 (36.2%)	10 (0.5%)	3 (0.1%)	114 (5.5%)	76.8	43^rd of 329 public high schools	86.9%		71.4	75^th of 326 public high schools	77.0%	32	97.2		91.1	52.6	94.5		84.2		93.0	54.6	56.8	94.8	71.8	30.8		85.6				96.7			37.5				18.2	$14,255	$366	$13,889
Briar Woods High	Public	9-12	22525 Belmont Ridge Road	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4400	1,763	125	14.1	12.2%	732 (41.5%)	125 (7.1%)	139 (7.9%)	661 (37.5%)	4 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	101 (5.7%)	75.9	48^th of 329 public high schools	85.4%		81.6	13^th of 326 public high schools	96.0%	35	94.5		91.0	66.7	91.1	70.6			95.3	100.0	95.8	100.0	66.8	79.2		85.5				96.1								$14,360	$251	$14,109
Battlefield High	Public, Magnet	9-12	15000 Graduation Dr.	Haymarket	20169	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 261-4400	2,137	130	16.4	13.4%	1,210 (56.6%)	183 (8.6%)	285 (13.3%)	278 (13.0%)	4 (0.2%)	8 (0.4%)	169 (7.9%)	77.4	36^th of 329 public high schools	89.1%		78.8	28^th of 326 public high schools	91.4%	8	92.8	83.3	90.8	52.9	93.0	88.9	83.8	70.0	90.2		70.0	89.8	63.6			50.0	55.8	57.1		94.5	71.4		52.0	91.5			32.4	$7,552	$88	$7,464
Westfield High	Public	9-12	4700 Stonecroft Bv	Chantilly	20151	Fairfax County	Fairfax County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 488-6300	2,746	202	13.6	34.7%	843 (30.7%)	336 (12.2%)	741 (27.0%)	658 (24.0%)	7 (0.3%)	4 (0.1%)	157 (5.7%)	55.5	168^th of 329 public high schools	48.9%		41.9	234^th of 326 public high schools	28.2%	66			85.4	30.0	89.3	61.0	86.1	83.3	100.0		17.1	89.7	24.7	41.9	85.7			37.1		89.6	67.7							$9,797	$84	$9,713
Broad Run High	Public	9-12	21670 Ashburn Rd	Ashburn	20147	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2300	1,586	118	13.4	26.7%	656 (41.4%)	157 (9.9%)	261 (16.5%)	401 (25.3%)	5 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	101 (6.4%)	63.3	127^th of 329 public high schools	61.4%		75.1	51^st of 326 public high schools	84.4%	76	88.1		78.0	52.9	88.1	76.3	81.8		88.8	90.9	73.3	97.2	66.7	28.0		73.8				93.3	50.0		45.8				39.0	$15,362	$310	$15,052
Gainesville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	13150 University Boulevard	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 248-3200	2,435	142	17.1	27.1%	1,041 (42.8%)	349 (14.3%)	441 (18.1%)	411 (16.9%)	9 (0.4%)	5 (0.2%)	179 (7.4%)	69.8	87^th of 329 public high schools	73.6%		66	111^th of 326 public high schools	66.0%	24	85.6		91.7	63.0	89.9	77.8	85.7		100.0		66.7	92.2	57.6	46.5			55.2	40.7	64.7	89.6	75.0	60.0	42.1	86.0	65.4	50.0	32.7
Stone Bridge High	Public	9-12	43100 Hay Road	Ashburn	20147	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2200	1,697	132	12.8	16.0%	877 (51.7%)	133 (7.8%)	222 (13.1%)	352 (20.7%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	105 (6.2%)	76.4	46^th of 329 public high schools	86.0%		74.9	52^nd of 326 public high schools	84.0%	6	92.7	60.0	86.9		90.1	76.9	100.0		93.3	68.8	93.8	97.7	82.8	66.7		81.0				94.8	68.8							$15,088	$462	$14,626

Frequently Asked Questions about Lightridge High

What is the racial makeup of Lightridge High?

Students at Lightridge High are 41% Asian, 34% White, 10% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Lightridge High?

Lightridge High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aldie Elementary
Elementary : Buffalo Trail Elementary
Elementary : Goshen Post Elementary
Elementary : Hovatter Elementary
Elementary : Pinebrook Elementary
Middle : Willard Middle

What district is Lightridge High in?

Loudoun County Public Schools

Is Lightridge High a good school?

Lightridge High ranks 33^rd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lightridge High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,926 students attended Lightridge High.

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