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Brentsville District High is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Nokesville, Virginia, which is part of the Prince William County Public Schools district. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a high of 79 out of 324 Virginia high schools in 2016-2017 to its current ranking of 177 out of 329 in 2023-2024. Its student population is predominantly White (66.59% in 2022-2023), with smaller percentages of Hispanic, Asian, and African American students.
Brentsville District High generally performs above the state and district averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, particularly in subjects like Geometry, Algebra I, and English Reading. However, the school struggles in certain areas, such as Biology, Earth Science, and VA and US History, where its proficiency rates are significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance on SOL assessments has been somewhat inconsistent over the past few years, with some subjects showing improvement while others have declined. Interestingly, the school performs exceptionally well for its African American students, ranking 6th out of 249 Virginia high schools in 2023-2024, but struggles with its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations.
Compared to nearby high schools in the Prince William County Public Schools district, Battlefield High, C.D. Hylton High, and Manassas Park High, Brentsville District High generally performs better on SOL assessments, particularly in subjects like Geometry, Algebra I, and English Reading. However, the school's performance in subjects like Biology, Earth Science, and VA and US History is more mixed, with some nearby schools outperforming Brentsville District High.
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