Battlefield High

Summary:

Battlefield High is a public magnet high school located in Haymarket, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,322 students. As part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Battlefield High consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state.

Battlefield High's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests across a wide range of subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92.79% of 11th-grade students at Battlefield High were proficient or better in SOL Writing, compared to 81.67% for the Prince William County Public Schools district and 79.32% for the state of Virginia. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 57.11% White, 8.7% African American, 13.39% Hispanic, 12.96% Asian, and 7.24% two or more races, is reflected in its strong performance across different student subgroups, including English Language Learners, Low Socioeconomic Status students, and Disabled Students.

When compared to nearby schools in the Prince William County Public Schools district, such as Unity Reed High and Patriot High, Battlefield High stands out as a top-performing institution, consistently outperforming its peers on academic measures. However, some nearby schools, such as Gainesville High and Kettle Run High, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a high level of educational quality in the region.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 15000 Graduation Dr.
       Haymarket, VA  20169


(571) 261-4400

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
36th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,552 Help


Feeder schools for Battlefield High:

Elementary:    C.A. Sinclair Elementary
    George G. Tyler Elementary
    Haymarket Elementary
    J.W. Alvey Elementary
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Middle:    Bull Run Middle
    Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  2,137

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.6%
Hispanic:
13.3%
Asian:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Battlefield High ranks better than 89.1% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first 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 77.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Battlefield 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 Student population at Battlefield High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.6%), Hispanic (13.3%), Asian (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Prince William County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Battlefield High is 16.4. 6 high schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Battlefield High is $7,552. 7 high schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Battlefield High:

SchoolDigger ranks Battlefield High 36th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Battlefield 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 Battlefield High

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Rank History for all students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.86 30th 308 90.3%
2006 64.38 60th 314 80.9%
2007 65.90 59th 313 81.2%
2008 69.31 45th 316 85.8%
2009 68.34 41st 313 86.9%
2010 64.93 70th 317 77.9%
2011 67.45 60th 320 81.3%
2012 74.26 25th 321 92.2%
2013 79.01 20th 321 93.8%
2014 77.89 19th 322 94.1%
2015 74.44 26th 322 91.9%
2016 73.74 31st 321 90.3%
2017 75.29 20th 324 93.8%
2018 76.72 11th 326 96.6%
2019 74.44 23rd 327 93.0%
2021 65.55 53rd 327 83.8%
2022 71.17 38th 325 88.3%
2023 78.79 28th 326 91.4%
2024 77.43 36th 329 89.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.51 8th 193 95.9%
2024 80.77 11th 198 94.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.53 6th 122 95.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.87 44th 320 86.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.74 33rd 320 89.7%
2024 77.72 31st 322 90.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.33 54th 249 78.3%
2024 88.28 9th 253 96.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.52 24th 92 73.9%
2024 57.95 39th 92 57.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.67 33rd 321 89.7%
2024 78.36 44th 322 86.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.35 39th 120 67.5%
2024 58.64 56th 118 52.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.47 11th 240 95.4%
2024 82.44 21st 249 91.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.48 19th 232 91.8%
2024 79.94 25th 233 89.3%
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Rank History for White students at Battlefield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.06 63rd 315 80.0%
2024 71.09 53rd 314 83.1%
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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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Reviews:
by a teacher
Monday, August 27, 2018

Open Quote Great community support. The PTO members are champions of teachers and fund creative initiatives. Teachers are supportive of each other, and we work to create a feeling of belonging. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, May 6, 2010

Open Quote This school boasts great students, teachers, and staff. There are loads of inclusive after-school activities and programs. The sports teams do well and the academics are great. Especially compared to other schools I have seen and attended, Battlefield High deserves 5 out of 5 stars! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Battlefield High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 808 109 105 87 2 n/a n/a 21 1132
2006 1226 188 189 152 3 n/a n/a 41 1799
2007 1466 264 267 219 1 n/a n/a 59 2276
2008 1624 317 312 253 0 n/a n/a 75 2581
2009 1670 380 353 275 2 n/a n/a 82 2762
2010 1697 404 376 323 2 n/a n/a 94 2896
2011 1562 351 358 469 5 6 261 0 3012
2012 1438 278 295 383 4 5 210 0 2613
2013 1479 256 262 345 3 0 192 0 2537
2014 1503 244 257 319 3 0 176 0 2502
2015 1542 237 260 312 6 0 171 0 2528
2016 1659 232 289 347 6 1 208 0 2742
2017 1751 271 316 355 8 2 240 0 2943
2018 1755 266 332 371 9 1 230 0 2964
2019 1754 283 353 399 9 1 233 0 3032
2020 1675 286 365 399 8 9 220 0 2962
2021 1647 305 343 406 8 11 208 0 2928
2022 1454 236 316 348 4 9 188 0 2555
2023 1326 202 301 311 5 9 168 0 2322
2024 1210 183 278 285 4 8 169 0 2137

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 Battlefield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1132 n/a n/a 9
2006 1799 101.0 17.8 8.4
2007 2276 129.4 17.6 9.7
2008 2581 123.8 20.8 9.6
2009 2762 127.2 21.7 11.9
2010 2896 132.3 21.8 13.5
2011 3012 141.6 21.2 12.9
2012 2613 146.5 17.8 12.6
2013 2537 134.9 18.7 10.6
2014 2502 136.8 18.2 10.9
2015 2528 144.0 17.5 10.6
2016 2742 151.0 18.1 10.1
2017 2943 159.0 18.5 9.5
2018 2964 172.9 17.1 10.2
2019 3032 171.3 17.6 11.1
2020 2962 175.9 16.8 10.8
2021 2928 198.1 14.7 n/a
2022 2555 141.0 18.1 12.5
2023 2322 139.2 16.6 12.3
2024 2137 129.9 16.4 13.4

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 Battlefield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 1132 n/a n/a 9
2006 1799 101.0 17.8 8.4
2007 2276 129.4 17.6 9.7
2008 2581 123.8 20.8 9.6
2009 2762 127.2 21.7 11.9
2010 2896 132.3 21.8 13.5
2011 3012 141.6 21.2 12.9
2012 2613 146.5 17.8 12.6
2013 2537 134.9 18.7 10.6
2014 2502 136.8 18.2 10.9
2015 2528 144.0 17.5 10.6
2016 2742 151.0 18.1 10.1
2017 2943 159.0 18.5 9.5
2018 2964 172.9 17.1 10.2
2019 3032 171.3 17.6 11.1
2020 2962 175.9 16.8 10.8
2021 2928 198.1 14.7 n/a
2022 2555 141.0 18.1 12.5
2023 2322 139.2 16.6 12.3
2024 2137 129.9 16.4 13.4

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 Battlefield High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $194 (2.7%) $6,994 (97.3%) $7,188
2020 $65 (0.9%) $7,275 (99.1%) $7,340
2021 $88 (1.2%) $7,464 (98.8%) $7,552

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Battlefield High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 28th of 326 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Battlefield High)9289
 3%
   End of Course Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)8377
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Battlefield High)9382
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Battlefield High)8584
 1%
   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 (Battlefield High)9684
 12%
   End of Course Algebra II (Prince William County Public Schools)9186
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Battlefield High)9762
 35%
   End of Course Chemistry (Prince William County Public Schools)9272
 20%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Battlefield High)9586
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Prince William County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Battlefield High)8672
 14%
   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 (Battlefield High)9494
   End of Course English Reading (Prince William County Public Schools)8686
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Battlefield High)8573
 12%
   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 (Battlefield High)9090
   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 (Battlefield High)9673
 23%
   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 Students30322322
 23.4%
African American283202
 28.6%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian353301
 14.7%
Hispanic399311
 22.1%
Pacific Islander19
 800%
White17541326
 24.4%
Two or More Races233168
 27.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.1%12.3%
 1.2%


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Battlefield High ranks 36th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,137 students attended Battlefield High.

Students at Battlefield High are 57% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races.


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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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