Lightridge High

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:
33rd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,281 Help


Feeder schools for Lightridge High:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  1,771

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
40.8%
White:
34.5%
African American:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.13. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Lightridge 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 Lightridge 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 Lightridge High is $15,281, which is the 6th highest among 12 high schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lightridge High:

SchoolDigger ranks Lightridge High 33rd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Lightridge 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 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 85th 326 73.9%
2024 78.13 33rd 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 70th 193 63.7%
2024 70.55 46th 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 58th 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 62nd 320 80.6%
2024 77.18 33rd 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 94th 249 62.2%
2024 70.78 53rd 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 101st 321 68.5%
2024 80.96 23rd 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 56th 120 53.3%
2024 69.93 26th 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 31st 240 87.1%
2024 76.87 33rd 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 33rd 232 85.8%
2024 76.27 32nd 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 155th 315 50.8%
2024 76.63 23rd 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2021 349 82 364 103 3 0 48 0 949
2022 464 121 485 111 6 1 75 0 1263
2023 611 163 722 154 8 6 107 0 1771

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

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

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 Lightridge High

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

Data source: Virginia Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lightridge High

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

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

Students at Lightridge High are 41% Asian, 35% White, 9% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,771 students attended Lightridge High.


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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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