Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Summary:

Charles J. Colgan Senior High is a public magnet high school in Manassas, Virginia, serving 2,907 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, which is ranked 39 out of 130 school districts in Virginia.

Charles J. Colgan Senior High consistently outperforms the district and state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, and English Reading. The school's diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution across White (43.21%), African American (18.99%), Hispanic (20.36%), and Asian (8.7%) students, also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for African American and White student performance, as well as for multi-racial students.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, such as Unity Reed High, Osbourn Park High, and Woodbridge High, Charles J. Colgan Senior High stands out as a top-performing institution, maintaining a strong statewide ranking and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This success can be attributed to the school's focus on academic excellence, commitment to equity, and effective teaching practices, even with a slightly higher student-teacher ratio than the district average.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 13833 Dumfries Rd
       Manassas, VA  20112


(571) 374-6550

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,316 Help


Feeder schools for Charles J. Colgan Senior High:

Elementary:    Coles Elementary
    Sonnie Penn Elementary
    Thurgood Marshall Elementary
    Westridge Elementary
Middle:    Louise A. Benton Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  2,907

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.2%
Hispanic:
20.4%
African American:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.7% Help


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Compare Details Charles J. Colgan Senior High ranks better than 79.9% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd 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 72.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Charles J. Colgan Senior 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 Charles J. Colgan Senior 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 Charles J. Colgan Senior High is $7,316. 10 high schools in the Prince William County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Charles J. Colgan Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles J. Colgan Senior High 66th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Charles J. Colgan Senior 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 Charles J. Colgan Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.52 51st 327 84.4%
2021 60.08 83rd 327 74.6%
2022 53.74 129th 325 60.3%
2023 72.25 69th 326 78.8%
2024 72.43 66th 329 79.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.30 46th 193 76.2%
2024 83.33 5th 198 97.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.26 36th 97 62.9%
2024 59.81 44th 122 63.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.73 117th 320 63.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.83 56th 320 82.5%
2024 75.81 43rd 322 86.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.04 88th 249 64.7%
2024 66.67 71st 253 71.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.98 54th 92 41.3%
2024 59.00 35th 92 62.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.59 85th 321 73.5%
2024 69.03 93rd 322 71.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.20 95th 120 20.8%
2024 59.67 55th 118 53.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.26 18th 240 92.5%
2024 83.22 17th 249 93.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.56 53rd 232 77.2%
2024 60.40 82nd 233 64.8%
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Rank History for White students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.91 45th 315 85.7%
2024 75.33 30th 314 90.4%
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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.

Charles J. Colgan Senior High Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Charles J. Colgan Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 742 281 106 298 7 4 104 0 1542
2018 1117 415 162 415 9 6 159 0 2283
2019 1242 470 191 471 9 10 189 0 2582
2020 1339 528 219 507 9 13 213 0 2828
2021 1360 554 230 549 7 8 242 0 2950
2022 1259 539 244 578 8 8 233 0 2869
2023 1256 552 253 592 11 7 236 0 2907

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 Charles J. Colgan Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1542 85.0 18.1 19.3
2018 2283 125.6 18.1 18.4
2019 2582 145.0 17.8 17.6
2020 2828 151.6 18.6 18.2
2021 2950 159.5 18.4 n/a
2022 2869 160.0 17.9 18
2023 2907 160.0 18.1 21.7

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 Charles J. Colgan Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 1542 85.0 18.1 19.3
2018 2283 125.6 18.1 18.4
2019 2582 145.0 17.8 17.6
2020 2828 151.6 18.6 18.2
2021 2950 159.5 18.4 n/a
2022 2869 160.0 17.9 18
2023 2907 160.0 18.1 21.7

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 Charles J. Colgan Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $190 (2.6%) $7,043 (97.4%) $7,234
2020 $66 (0.9%) $6,953 (99.1%) $7,019
2021 $61 (0.8%) $7,255 (99.2%) $7,316

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles J. Colgan Senior 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 51st of 327 High schoolsRanks 69th of 326 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Charles J. Colgan Senior High)9084
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Prince William County Public Schools)8377
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Charles J. Colgan Senior High)8479
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Prince William County Public Schools)8475
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Charles J. Colgan Senior High)8467
 17%
   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 (Charles J. Colgan Senior High)8577
 8%
   End of Course Algebra II (Prince William County Public Schools)9186
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Charles J. Colgan Senior High)9560
 35%
   End of Course Chemistry (Prince William County Public Schools)9272
 20%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Charles J. Colgan Senior High)9378
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Prince William County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Charles J. Colgan Senior High)8766
 21%
   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 (Charles J. Colgan Senior 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 (Charles J. Colgan Senior High)8747
 40%
   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 (Charles J. Colgan Senior High)9075
 15%
   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 (Charles J. Colgan Senior High)9041
 49%
   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 Students25822907
 12.6%
African American470552
 17.4%
American Indian911
 22.2%
Asian191253
 32.5%
Hispanic471592
 25.7%
Pacific Islander107
 30%
White12421256
 1.1%
Two or More Races189236
 24.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.6%21.7%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Charles J. Colgan Senior High

Charles J. Colgan Senior High ranks 66th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,907 students attended Charles J. Colgan Senior High.

Students at Charles J. Colgan Senior High are 43% White, 20% Hispanic, 19% African American, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Charles J. Colgan Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Coles Elementary
Elementary : Sonnie Penn Elementary
Elementary : Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Elementary : Westridge Elementary
Middle : Louise A. Benton Middle


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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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