Brentsville District High

Summary:

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.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 12109 Aden Rd
       Nokesville, VA  20181


(703) 594-2161

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,601 Help


Feeder schools for Brentsville District High:

Elementary:    The Nokesville School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  883

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.6%
Hispanic:
19.4%
African American:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brentsville District High ranks worse than 53.8% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7th 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 54.94. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brentsville District 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 Brentsville District 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 Brentsville District High is $9,601, which is the highest among 12 high schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brentsville District High:

SchoolDigger ranks Brentsville District High 177th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Brentsville District 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 Brentsville District High

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Rank History for all students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 85.29 2nd 308 99.4%
2006 82.95 5th 314 98.4%
2007 73.31 25th 313 92.0%
2008 75.54 16th 316 94.9%
2009 67.57 43rd 313 86.3%
2010 67.22 54th 317 83.0%
2011 72.93 37th 320 88.4%
2012 57.58 104th 321 67.6%
2013 56.20 114th 321 64.5%
2014 53.51 124th 322 61.5%
2015 55.71 112th 322 65.2%
2016 57.13 106th 321 67.0%
2017 62.32 79th 324 75.6%
2018 55.35 119th 326 63.5%
2019 55.55 120th 327 63.3%
2021 42.61 180th 327 45.0%
2022 35.80 234th 325 28.0%
2023 48.09 198th 326 39.3%
2024 54.94 177th 329 46.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.50 127th 193 34.2%
2024 29.57 158th 198 20.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.77 89th 97 8.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.65 204th 320 36.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.66 230th 320 28.1%
2024 57.06 162nd 322 49.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.94 135th 249 45.8%
2024 40.80 162nd 253 36.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.08 48th 92 47.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.49 172nd 321 46.4%
2024 56.27 159th 322 50.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.23 89th 120 25.8%
2024 48.00 77th 118 34.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.24 114th 240 52.5%
2024 89.34 6th 249 97.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.24 223rd 232 3.9%
2024 39.04 168th 233 27.9%
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Rank History for White students at Brentsville District High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.15 207th 315 34.3%
2024 54.28 167th 314 46.8%
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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

Review counts

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Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Open Quote Small, friendly, the only reason I gave it four stars and not five is because how poor the math department is. Its not horrible, but its.... eh. Not great. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, March 23, 2015

Open Quote Awful experience with the teachers. They were not willing to help after I got back from being sick. I was told to go to schoolfusion and look at the notes. I did, AND THEY WEREN'T THERE. The only teachers who really knew what they were doing were two of the history teachers, everyone else acted like they were only there because they had to get a job somewhere. The math teachers just expect you to know the stuff they are supposed to be teaching you. Science teachers only teach the bare minimum you need to pass the SOL. The French teacher is horrid, expects you to study for a quiz he didn't even tell you about. He only puts the quizzes in the grade book, and if you miss one accent, the whole question is marked wrong. His quizzes are usually only 8 questions, and he didn't teach the stuff in class. English teachers make you read the book, but they don't focus on the overall literature, but on the literary devices. Music program is okay, and the PE teachers are pointless. The things they grade you on make no sense. I was even injured (sprained ankle) but since I wasn't on crutches I was forced to participate, while the volleyball players sat in the bleachers because they had a game that day. The administration is terrible, and guidance is a joke. The school only pays attention to the football team (who are terrible) and the cheer team. This year they spent over two thousand dollars on a blow up football helmet with a smoke machine that the football players come out of at the beginning of a game. They could of used those for the sports teams that get little money (some get NO money). The school spirit is great, but if you don't participate in a pep-rally, don't dress up for a spirit day, don't donate or buy things for fundraisers, and don't go to the football games, you are shamed. People say that the cambridge program is great, but compared to IB and/or AP it's a joke. The only difference between a cambridge class and a normal class is more homework. I would highly recommend this school for people that are not planning on going to college, or if you want to get into drugs, because the amount of drugs at this school is INSANE. Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, September 16, 2012

Open Quote I graduated this school in 2005. To its credit this school was supposedly ranked 11th in the state at the time. Definately a safe school for your kids, fairly nerdy student body.

Not the most connected feeder school though for good colleges so definately be prepared to take your own responsibility for your kid's college planning and test prep. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brentsville District High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 668 668
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 750 750
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 788 788
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 797 797
1993 783 26 5 9 3 n/a n/a 0 826
1994 860 35 6 13 4 n/a n/a 0 918
1995 934 32 10 12 8 n/a n/a 0 996
1996 934 32 10 12 8 n/a n/a 0 996
1997 980 35 14 18 5 n/a n/a 0 1052
1998 1061 37 19 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1148
1999 1096 48 17 22 5 n/a n/a 0 1188
2000 1132 53 18 28 8 n/a n/a -4 1235
2001 906 45 13 31 9 n/a n/a 0 1004
2002 790 34 18 25 8 n/a n/a 13 888
2003 790 34 18 25 8 n/a n/a 13 888
2004 896 49 22 41 11 n/a n/a 12 1031
2005 882 47 37 63 9 n/a n/a 22 1060
2006 945 68 53 98 5 n/a n/a 47 1216
2007 1041 96 84 163 3 n/a n/a 60 1447
2008 1109 108 98 172 4 n/a n/a 60 1551
2009 1115 130 109 176 7 n/a n/a 56 1593
2010 1138 133 113 178 11 n/a n/a 53 1626
2011 1085 110 99 260 9 7 127 0 1697
2012 686 45 35 138 3 6 70 0 983
2013 622 36 19 110 2 4 53 0 846
2014 712 34 27 112 1 4 51 0 941
2015 784 51 39 129 4 2 58 0 1067
2016 826 50 46 151 4 1 52 0 1130
2017 782 37 46 130 4 2 55 0 1056
2018 744 44 39 143 4 1 59 0 1034
2019 740 48 32 136 3 0 60 0 1019
2020 713 50 31 145 4 0 55 0 998
2021 689 57 33 145 4 0 53 0 981
2022 636 48 34 172 3 0 47 0 940
2023 588 44 37 171 3 0 40 0 883

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brentsville District High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 668 53.2 12.5 n/a
1990 750 55.0 13.6 n/a
1991 788 57.0 13.8 n/a
1992 797 58.1 13.7 n/a
1993 826 55.4 14.9 n/a
1994 918 66.8 n/a 6.4
1995 996 n/a 0.0 3.4
1996 996 n/a 0.0 3.4
1997 1052 n/a 0.0 4.4
1998 1148 n/a 0.0 3
1999 1188 75.0 15.8 6.3
2000 1235 n/a 0.0 3.6
2001 1004 61.0 16.5 3.2
2002 888 55.9 15.9 3
2003 888 55.9 15.9 3
2004 1031 57.3 18.0 2.6
2005 1060 60.5 17.5 3.2
2006 1216 63.0 19.3 4.3
2007 1447 85.1 17.0 6.5
2008 1551 81.4 19.1 7.3
2009 1593 79.8 20.0 8.5
2010 1626 76.0 21.3 8.9
2011 1697 78.5 21.5 9.7
2012 983 56.4 17.4 9.8
2013 846 53.7 15.7 11.1
2014 941 59.8 15.7 12.2
2015 1067 67.0 15.9 11.5
2016 1130 71.0 15.9 10
2017 1056 73.0 14.4 10.4
2018 1034 69.3 14.9 12.6
2019 1019 69.7 14.6 11.8
2020 998 66.0 15.1 12.1
2021 981 62.4 15.7 n/a
2022 940 62.5 15.0 12.9
2023 883 63.0 14.0 20.2

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 Brentsville District High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 668 53.2 12.5 n/a
1990 750 55.0 13.6 n/a
1991 788 57.0 13.8 n/a
1992 797 58.1 13.7 n/a
1993 826 55.4 14.9 n/a
1994 918 66.8 n/a 6.4
1995 996 n/a 0.0 3.4
1996 996 n/a 0.0 3.4
1997 1052 n/a 0.0 4.4
1998 1148 n/a 0.0 3
1999 1188 75.0 15.8 6.3
2000 1235 n/a 0.0 3.6
2001 1004 61.0 16.5 3.2
2002 888 55.9 15.9 3
2003 888 55.9 15.9 3
2004 1031 57.3 18.0 2.6
2005 1060 60.5 17.5 3.2
2006 1216 63.0 19.3 4.3
2007 1447 85.1 17.0 6.5
2008 1551 81.4 19.1 7.3
2009 1593 79.8 20.0 8.5
2010 1626 76.0 21.3 8.9
2011 1697 78.5 21.5 9.7
2012 983 56.4 17.4 9.8
2013 846 53.7 15.7 11.1
2014 941 59.8 15.7 12.2
2015 1067 67.0 15.9 11.5
2016 1130 71.0 15.9 10
2017 1056 73.0 14.4 10.4
2018 1034 69.3 14.9 12.6
2019 1019 69.7 14.6 11.8
2020 998 66.0 15.1 12.1
2021 981 62.4 15.7 n/a
2022 940 62.5 15.0 12.9
2023 883 63.0 14.0 20.2

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 Brentsville District High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $483 (5.1%) $8,987 (94.9%) $9,471
2020 $69 (0.8%) $8,858 (99.2%) $8,927
2021 $136 (1.4%) $9,465 (98.6%) $9,601

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brentsville District High

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 327 High schoolsRanks 198th of 326 High schools
 24%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Brentsville District High)8687
 1%
   End of Course Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)8377
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Brentsville District High)8173
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Brentsville District High)8559
 26%
   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 (Brentsville District High)8669
 17%
   End of Course Algebra II (Prince William County Public Schools)9186
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Brentsville District High)8762
 25%
   End of Course Biology (Prince William County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Brentsville District High)8448
 36%
   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 (Brentsville District High)8893
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8686
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course World History I (Brentsville District High)9063
 27%
   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 (Brentsville District High)8417
 67%
   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 Students1019883
 13.3%
African American4844
 8.3%
American Indian33
Asian3237
 15.6%
Hispanic136171
 25.7%
Pacific Islander00
White740588
 20.5%
Two or More Races6040
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.8%20.2%
 8.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brentsville District High

Brentsville District High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : The Nokesville School

Students at Brentsville District High are 67% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 883 students attended Brentsville District High.

Brentsville District High ranks 177th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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