C.D. Hylton High

Summary:

C.D. Hylton High is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Woodbridge, Virginia, part of the Prince William County Public Schools district.

While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance has seen a decline in recent years, dropping from a high ranking of 98 out of 322 Virginia high schools in 2013-2014 to 205 out of 329 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Performance on SOL tests varies across subject areas and grade levels, with strengths in 11th grade Writing and 9th grade Geometry, but weaknesses in 10th grade Geometry and 10th grade VA and US History. Notably, the school's student subgroups show significant disparities, with Asian and African American students generally performing better than the overall average, while White, Hispanic, and students with disabilities or military connections struggle the most.

Compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Osbourn Park High and Woodbridge High, which generally outperform C.D. Hylton High on SOL tests, the school's lower academic outcomes may be influenced by its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 49.17% in the 2022-2023 school year. Addressing the challenges faced by these students from low-income backgrounds could be a key focus for the school and district to improve overall academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 14051 Spriggs Rd
       Woodbridge, VA  22193


(703) 580-4000

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,088 Help


Feeder schools for C.D. Hylton High:

Elementary:    Enterprise Elementary
    Rosa Parks Elementary
    Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
Middle:    Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,979

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.0%
African American:
22.0%
White:
15.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.2% Help


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Compare Details C.D. Hylton High ranks worse than 62.3% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 12 ranked high schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.34. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at C.D. Hylton 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 C.D. Hylton High has the largest high school student body size in the Prince William County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at C.D. Hylton High is $8,088, which is the 4th highest among 12 high schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

C.D. Hylton High:

SchoolDigger ranks C.D. Hylton High 205th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See C.D. Hylton High in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for C.D. Hylton High

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Rank History for all students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.96 226th 308 26.6%
2006 43.75 197th 314 37.3%
2007 48.02 159th 313 49.2%
2008 56.92 110th 316 65.2%
2009 55.49 120th 313 61.7%
2010 50.43 163rd 317 48.6%
2011 53.34 138th 320 56.9%
2012 55.92 115th 321 64.2%
2013 56.40 111th 321 65.4%
2014 57.52 98th 322 69.6%
2015 52.60 129th 322 59.9%
2016 50.18 151st 321 53.0%
2017 52.71 140th 324 56.8%
2018 48.86 166th 326 49.1%
2019 45.93 191st 327 41.6%
2021 39.62 198th 327 39.4%
2022 27.89 276th 325 15.1%
2023 48.65 195th 326 40.2%
2024 48.34 205th 329 37.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.80 161st 193 16.6%
2024 58.96 80th 198 59.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.17 62nd 97 36.1%
2024 49.38 63rd 122 48.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.16 176th 320 45.0%
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Rank History for Female students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.05 193rd 320 39.7%
2024 49.74 195th 322 39.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.68 204th 249 18.1%
2024 25.26 211th 253 16.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.86 84th 92 8.7%
2024 25.90 83rd 92 9.8%
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Rank History for Male students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.59 194th 321 39.6%
2024 47.18 199th 322 38.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.94 54th 120 55.0%
2024 24.25 107th 118 9.3%
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Rank History for African American students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.63 77th 240 67.9%
2024 63.97 78th 249 68.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.44 103rd 232 55.6%
2024 52.55 111th 233 52.4%
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Rank History for White students at C.D. Hylton High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.24 214th 315 32.1%
2024 43.85 221st 314 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for C.D. Hylton High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 1561 275 93 65 6 n/a n/a 0 2000
1994 1747 317 85 88 6 n/a n/a 0 2243
1995 1849 434 101 102 18 n/a n/a 0 2504
1996 1849 434 101 102 18 n/a n/a 0 2504
1997 1882 457 106 99 16 n/a n/a 0 2560
1998 1854 546 109 103 14 n/a n/a 0 2626
1999 1823 551 99 119 15 n/a n/a 0 2607
2000 1653 584 112 128 14 n/a n/a -4 2487
2001 1323 650 109 160 10 n/a n/a 0 2252
2002 1094 687 137 245 6 n/a n/a 28 2197
2003 1094 687 137 245 6 n/a n/a 28 2197
2004 1093 717 126 313 7 n/a n/a 34 2290
2005 1094 742 132 339 7 n/a n/a 40 2354
2006 995 691 136 392 6 n/a n/a 50 2270
2007 885 680 151 451 5 n/a n/a 64 2236
2008 815 670 150 505 4 n/a n/a 65 2209
2009 758 701 141 471 0 n/a n/a 71 2142
2010 739 721 165 492 1 n/a n/a 94 2212
2011 661 614 141 597 11 4 237 0 2265
2012 624 607 146 614 11 4 231 0 2237
2013 636 641 152 643 12 5 230 0 2319
2014 630 681 156 718 17 8 228 0 2438
2015 609 708 154 756 17 6 212 0 2462
2016 578 732 179 768 15 9 194 0 2475
2017 481 657 178 831 18 7 167 0 2339
2018 435 633 191 881 13 3 150 0 2306
2019 421 621 186 916 8 6 157 0 2315
2020 397 575 186 933 6 5 131 0 2233
2021 367 537 178 962 5 4 106 0 2159
2022 339 502 171 956 6 4 99 0 2077
2023 313 435 182 950 3 2 94 0 1979

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 C.D. Hylton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 2000 128.7 15.5 n/a
1994 2243 198.5 n/a 3.3
1995 2504 n/a 0.0 4.3
1996 2504 n/a 0.0 4.3
1997 2560 n/a 0.0 4.5
1998 2626 n/a 0.0 4.8
1999 2607 152.0 17.2 8.1
2000 2487 n/a 0.0 8.1
2001 2252 134.2 16.8 11.6
2002 2197 141.6 15.5 16.6
2003 2197 141.6 15.5 16.6
2004 2290 135.9 16.9 15.7
2005 2354 142.9 16.5 17.2
2006 2270 143.0 15.9 17
2007 2236 151.9 14.7 20.3
2008 2209 107.3 20.6 23.2
2009 2142 105.5 20.3 26.6
2010 2212 103.0 21.4 30.6
2011 2265 104.7 21.6 28.8
2012 2237 126.1 17.7 29.2
2013 2319 122.3 18.9 31
2014 2438 133.6 18.2 32.9
2015 2462 137.0 17.9 34.9
2016 2475 140.0 17.6 35.3
2017 2339 128.6 18.1 38.6
2018 2306 133.5 17.2 42.5
2019 2315 130.8 17.6 43.3
2020 2233 126.4 17.6 43.2
2021 2159 120.3 17.9 n/a
2022 2077 121.1 17.1 46.4
2023 1979 117.5 16.8 49.2

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 C.D. Hylton High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 2000 128.7 15.5 n/a
1994 2243 198.5 n/a 3.3
1995 2504 n/a 0.0 4.3
1996 2504 n/a 0.0 4.3
1997 2560 n/a 0.0 4.5
1998 2626 n/a 0.0 4.8
1999 2607 152.0 17.2 8.1
2000 2487 n/a 0.0 8.1
2001 2252 134.2 16.8 11.6
2002 2197 141.6 15.5 16.6
2003 2197 141.6 15.5 16.6
2004 2290 135.9 16.9 15.7
2005 2354 142.9 16.5 17.2
2006 2270 143.0 15.9 17
2007 2236 151.9 14.7 20.3
2008 2209 107.3 20.6 23.2
2009 2142 105.5 20.3 26.6
2010 2212 103.0 21.4 30.6
2011 2265 104.7 21.6 28.8
2012 2237 126.1 17.7 29.2
2013 2319 122.3 18.9 31
2014 2438 133.6 18.2 32.9
2015 2462 137.0 17.9 34.9
2016 2475 140.0 17.6 35.3
2017 2339 128.6 18.1 38.6
2018 2306 133.5 17.2 42.5
2019 2315 130.8 17.6 43.3
2020 2233 126.4 17.6 43.2
2021 2159 120.3 17.9 n/a
2022 2077 121.1 17.1 46.4
2023 1979 117.5 16.8 49.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for C.D. Hylton High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $259 (3.3%) $7,647 (96.7%) $7,906
2020 $67 (0.9%) $7,654 (99.1%) $7,721
2021 $62 (0.8%) $8,026 (99.2%) $8,088

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

Impact of COVID-19 on C.D. Hylton High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 327 High schoolsRanks 195th of 326 High schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (C.D. Hylton High)8577
 8%
   End of Course Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)8377
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (C.D. Hylton High)8164
 17%
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (C.D. Hylton High)8267
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Prince William County Public Schools)8576
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (C.D. Hylton High)8666
 20%
   End of Course Algebra II (Prince William County Public Schools)9186
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (C.D. Hylton High)7620
 56%
   End of Course Chemistry (Prince William County Public Schools)9272
 20%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (C.D. Hylton High)8258
 24%
   End of Course Biology (Prince William County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (C.D. Hylton High)7751
 26%
   End of Course Earth Science (Prince William County Public Schools)7759
 18%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (C.D. Hylton High)8888
   End of Course English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8686
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (C.D. Hylton High)9757
 40%
   End of Course Geography (Prince William County Public Schools)9353
 40%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (C.D. Hylton High)5724
 33%
   End of Course VA and US History (Prince William County Public Schools)7230
 42%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (C.D. Hylton High)7957
 22%
   End of Course World History I (Prince William County Public Schools)8467
 17%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (C.D. Hylton High)7429
 45%
   End of Course World History II (Prince William County Public Schools)8656
 30%
   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 Students23151979
 14.5%
African American621435
 30%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian186182
 2.2%
Hispanic916950
 3.7%
Pacific Islander62
 66.7%
White421313
 25.7%
Two or More Races15794
 40.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.3%49.2%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about C.D. Hylton High

C.D. Hylton High ranks 205th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

C.D. Hylton High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Enterprise Elementary
Elementary : Rosa Parks Elementary
Elementary : Sharon C. McAuliffe Elementary
Middle : Herbert J. Saunders Middle

Students at C.D. Hylton High are 48% Hispanic, 22% African American, 16% White, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,979 students attended C.D. Hylton High.


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