Patriot High

Summary:

Patriot High is a public magnet high school in Nokesville, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Prince William County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, Patriot High consistently ranks among the top 50 high schools in Virginia, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Patriot High's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, particularly in subjects like Algebra, Geometry, and Biology. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, ranking highly for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and female students. This focus on equity and inclusion sets Patriot High apart from many of its regional peers, such as Battlefield High, Charles J. Colgan Senior High, and Gainesville High, which also demonstrate strong academic performance.

While Patriot High's overall performance is exceptional, the school may benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to support the academic achievement of its Asian and multi-racial student populations, whose performance, while still strong, is not as consistently high as some other subgroups. Additionally, the school could potentially improve in a few specific subject areas, such as World History II and Algebra I for 12th-grade students. Nevertheless, Patriot High stands out as a model of academic excellence and equity, serving as a shining example for other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 10504 Kettle Run Road
       Nokesville, VA  20181


(703) 594-3020

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,497 Help


Feeder schools for Patriot High:

Elementary:    Bristow Run Elementary
    Buckland Mills Elementary
    Glenkirk Elementary
    T. Clay Wood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  2,067

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.4%
Hispanic:
19.1%
Asian:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Patriot High ranks better than 88.4% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd 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 77.21. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Patriot 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 Patriot High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.4%), Hispanic (19.1%), Asian (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Patriot High is 16.7. 8 high schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Patriot High employs 123.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Patriot High is $7,497. 9 high schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Patriot High:

SchoolDigger ranks Patriot High 38th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Patriot 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 Patriot High

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Rank History for all students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 78.00 26th 321 91.9%
2014 77.18 21st 322 93.5%
2015 76.51 22nd 322 93.2%
2016 75.39 20th 321 93.8%
2017 75.48 19th 324 94.1%
2018 75.11 17th 326 94.8%
2019 76.77 14th 327 95.7%
2021 48.81 150th 327 54.1%
2022 70.55 45th 325 86.2%
2023 76.95 38th 326 88.3%
2024 77.21 38th 329 88.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.02 52nd 193 73.1%
2024 72.36 36th 198 81.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.62 33rd 97 66.0%
2024 88.87 14th 122 88.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.54 56th 320 82.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.81 40th 320 87.5%
2024 80.37 18th 322 94.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.94 75th 249 69.9%
2024 70.44 54th 253 78.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.71 21st 92 77.2%
2024 66.99 27th 92 70.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.88 50th 321 84.4%
2024 75.98 52nd 322 83.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.79 58th 120 51.7%
2024 59.81 54th 118 54.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.68 19th 240 92.1%
2024 83.68 15th 249 94.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.38 39th 232 83.2%
2024 80.37 22nd 233 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Patriot High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.17 37th 315 88.3%
2024 72.69 40th 314 87.3%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Open Quote Incredible programs available and can be enrolled in more than one if electives allow (i.e. son in AP Honors and Engineering and daughter plans to be in AP Honors, Culinary and Early Childhood Education). Athletic dept. is wonderful. Marching Band is PHENOMENAL!!!!!. Great facility. Feel very blessed to have my kids attending. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Patriot High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 949 175 135 278 6 5 124 0 1672
2013 1336 266 209 359 10 4 154 0 2338
2014 1541 289 252 394 14 3 180 0 2673
2015 1627 333 300 428 12 3 182 0 2885
2016 1560 332 298 434 12 5 176 0 2817
2017 1521 325 312 433 9 4 184 0 2788
2018 1459 303 332 435 8 6 183 0 2726
2019 1407 295 369 450 8 5 188 0 2722
2020 1397 311 373 477 5 7 189 0 2759
2021 1428 358 390 484 7 4 175 0 2846
2022 1172 282 309 424 4 7 143 0 2341
2023 1011 263 290 417 4 7 139 0 2131
2024 959 269 279 395 6 5 154 0 2067

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 Patriot High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 1672 94.6 17.6 13.4
2013 2338 120.3 19.4 12.8
2014 2673 146.7 18.2 11.7
2015 2885 156.0 18.4 11.8
2016 2817 155.0 18.1 12
2017 2788 165.4 16.8 11.8
2018 2726 165.0 16.5 12.7
2019 2722 166.0 16.3 13.4
2020 2759 163.3 16.8 13.8
2021 2846 171.1 16.6 n/a
2022 2341 138.4 16.9 16.3
2023 2131 133.5 15.9 20.6
2024 2067 123.6 16.7 23.1

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 Patriot High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 1672 94.6 17.6 13.4
2013 2338 120.3 19.4 12.8
2014 2673 146.7 18.2 11.7
2015 2885 156.0 18.4 11.8
2016 2817 155.0 18.1 12
2017 2788 165.4 16.8 11.8
2018 2726 165.0 16.5 12.7
2019 2722 166.0 16.3 13.4
2020 2759 163.3 16.8 13.8
2021 2846 171.1 16.6 n/a
2022 2341 138.4 16.9 16.3
2023 2131 133.5 15.9 20.6
2024 2067 123.6 16.7 23.1

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 Patriot High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $180 (2.5%) $7,053 (97.5%) $7,233
2020 $65 (0.9%) $7,057 (99.1%) $7,122
2021 $83 (1.1%) $7,414 (98.9%) $7,497

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Patriot High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 327 High schoolsRanks 38th of 326 High schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Patriot High)9285
 7%
   End of Course Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)8377
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Patriot High)9584
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Patriot High)8680
 6%
   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 (Patriot High)9391
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Prince William County Public Schools)9186
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Patriot High)9994
 5%
   End of Course Chemistry (Prince William County Public Schools)9272
 20%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Patriot High)9684
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Prince William County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Patriot High)9382
 11%
   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 (Patriot High)9493
 1%
   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 (Patriot High)8743
 44%
   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 (Patriot High)9477
 17%
   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 (Patriot High)9567
 28%
   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 Students27222131
 21.7%
African American295263
 10.8%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian369290
 21.4%
Hispanic450417
 7.3%
Pacific Islander57
 40%
White14071011
 28.1%
Two or More Races188139
 26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.4%20.6%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Patriot High

Patriot High ranks 38th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Patriot High are 46% White, 19% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 13% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Patriot High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bristow Run Elementary
Elementary : Buckland Mills Elementary
Elementary : Glenkirk Elementary
Elementary : T. Clay Wood Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,067 students attended Patriot High.


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