Gainesville High

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Gainesville High ranks 87 th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gainesville High is a public magnet high school in Gainesville, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 2,038 students. As part of the Prince William County Public Schools district, Gainesville High consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic assessments, particularly for diverse student subgroups.

Gainesville High's strong academic performance is evident across subjects, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, and World History I. The school's diverse student population, with 42.59% White, 15.16% African American, 18.11% Hispanic, and 15.95% Asian students, is higher than the surrounding schools in the Prince William County district. Gainesville High's magnet program likely contributes to its academic success and diverse enrollment, attracting students from across the district.

When compared to other high schools in the region, such as Battlefield High and Lightridge High, Gainesville High generally outperforms its peers on academic measures, particularly in subjects like Algebra, Biology, and World History. The school has also shown consistent improvement, moving up in the statewide rankings and increasing its SchoolDigger rating from 3 to 4 stars.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

13150 University Boulevard
Gainesville, VA 20155

(571) 248-3200

District: Prince William County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
87^th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 2,038

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.6%

Hispanic:

18.1%

Asian:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gainesville High ranks better than 73.6% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gainesville High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gainesville High:

SchoolDigger ranks Gainesville High 87^th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Gainesville High in the ranking list.)

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Prince William County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Prince William County Public Schools 39^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gainesville High

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Rank History for all students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.98	111^th	326	66.0%
2024	69.81	87^th	329	73.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.81	47^th	193	75.6%
2024	67.19	55^th	198	72.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.57	25^th	97	74.2%
2024	51.18	60^th	122	50.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.27	66^th	320	79.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	63.30	119^th	320	62.8%
2024	74.21	52^nd	322	83.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.10	146^th	249	41.4%
2024	47.49	142^nd	253	43.9%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.66	7^th	92	92.4%
2024	58.93	36^th	92	60.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.34	105^th	321	67.3%
2024	65.72	108^th	322	66.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.98	42^nd	120	65.0%
2024	58.36	57^th	118	51.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.38	70^th	240	70.8%
2024	82.95	20^th	249	92.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.87	100^th	232	56.9%
2024	73.72	47^th	233	79.8%

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Rank History for White students at Gainesville High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.84	112^th	315	64.4%
2024	54.70	166^th	314	47.1%

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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.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gainesville High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	586	221	186	273	6	3	96	0	1371
2023	868	309	325	369	7	5	155	0	2038

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

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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 Gainesville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1371	85.2	16.0	n/a
2023	2038	127.0	16.0	24.4

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 Gainesville High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1371	85.2	16.0	n/a
2023	2038	127.0	16.0	24.4

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.

Schools Near Gainesville High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Writing (2024)			SOL Geometry (2024)		SOL Algebra I (2024)				SOL Algebra II (2024)		SOL Chemistry (2024)		SOL Biology (2024)				SOL Earth Science (2024)				SOL English Reading (2024)			SOL Geography (2024)		SOL VA and US History (2024)			SOL World History I (2024)				SOL World History II (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 9th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 10th Grade	SOL Earth Science 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL Geography 9th Grade	SOL Geography 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 10th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL World History I 12th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gainesville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	13150 University Boulevard	Gainesville	20155	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 248-3200	2,038	127	16.0	24.4%	868 (42.6%)	309 (15.2%)	369 (18.1%)	325 (15.9%)	7 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	155 (7.6%)	69.8	87^th of 329 public high schools	73.6%		66	111^th of 326 public high schools	66.0%	24		85.6		91.7	63.0	89.9	77.8	85.7		100.0			66.7	92.2	57.6	46.5			55.2	40.7		64.7	89.6	75.0			60.0	42.1		86.0	65.4	50.0			32.7
Patriot High	Public, Magnet	9-12	10504 Kettle Run Road	Nokesville	20181	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 594-3020	2,131	134	15.9	20.6%	1,011 (47.4%)	263 (12.3%)	417 (19.6%)	290 (13.6%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	139 (6.5%)	77.2	38^th of 329 public high schools	88.4%		76.9	38^th of 326 public high schools	88.3%			93.1	83.8	97.6	54.6	95.4	57.1		50.0	100.0				87.8	80.2	50.0		84.4	56.0				93.0	89.3				56.3	73.3	85.4	54.6				19.1	$7,497	$83	$7,414
Battlefield High	Public, Magnet	9-12	15000 Graduation Dr.	Haymarket	20169	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(571) 261-4400	2,322	139	16.6	12.3%	1,326 (57.1%)	202 (8.7%)	311 (13.4%)	301 (13.0%)	5 (0.2%)	9 (0.4%)	168 (7.2%)	77.4	36^th of 329 public high schools	89.1%		78.8	28^th of 326 public high schools	91.4%	8		92.8	83.3	90.8	52.9	93.0	88.9	83.8	70.0	90.2			70.0	89.8	63.6			50.0	55.8	57.1			94.5	71.4				52.0		91.5					32.4	$7,552	$88	$7,464
Unity Reed High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8820 Rixlew Ln	Manassas	20109	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 365-2900	2,316	154	15.0	62.1%	196 (8.5%)	282 (12.2%)	1,647 (71.1%)	123 (5.3%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	64 (2.8%)	22.8	306^th of 329 public high schools	7.0%		23.4	299^th of 326 public high schools	8.3%	7		65.7	46.7	83.9	16.7	76.7	66.7	83.0	96.7					58.6	44.1	27.0	72.4		14.6	15.4	64.9	54.6	78.6	51.3			21.4	20.4	51.5	42.1	44.7	39.3		72.8	16.1	$8,015	$102	$7,913
Kettle Run High	Public	9-12	7403 Academic Avenue	Nokesville	20181	Prince William County	Fauquier County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(540) 422-7330	1,207	86	13.9	13.3%	934 (77.4%)	37 (3.1%)	152 (12.6%)	32 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (4.3%)	69.6	89^th of 329 public high schools	72.9%		77.3	36^th of 326 public high schools	89.0%	53		87.2	82.4	98.0		83.4	75.0	100.0	100.0	90.3				87.2	83.5	66.7		79.0					90.4	77.8												$8,304	$00	$8,304
Brentsville District High	Public, Magnet	9-12	12109 Aden Rd	Nokesville	20181	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 594-2161	883	63	14.0	20.2%	588 (66.6%)	44 (5.0%)	171 (19.4%)	37 (4.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (4.5%)	54.9	177^th of 329 public high schools	46.2%		48.1	198^th of 326 public high schools	39.3%	21		81.6	65.5	96.5		79.7	48.0	92.3						79.2	35.6				39.1	55.6			91.1	71.0				23.3		79.8	57.9	93.8			0.0	$9,601	$136	$9,465
Osbourn High	Public	9-12	1977 Eagle Way	Manassas	20110	Manassas city	Manassas City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 377-7000	2,323	134	17.4	67.3%	274 (11.8%)	201 (8.7%)	1,647 (70.9%)	81 (3.5%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	113 (4.9%)	23.5	305^th of 329 public high schools	7.3%		31.4	273^rd of 326 public high schools	16.3%	32		63.2	51.8	73.6	6.4	62.1	59.5	66.3	68.8	91.7				78.3	27.6	30.2	18.4		40.5	38.5	35.1	70.7	45.3	36.8					27.0							$10,551	$484	$10,067
Osbourn Park High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8909 Euclid Ave	Manassas	20111	Prince William County	Prince William County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(703) 365-6500	2,757	161	17.1	47.5%	604 (21.9%)	468 (17.0%)	1,169 (42.4%)	378 (13.7%)	5 (0.2%)	8 (0.3%)	125 (4.5%)	55.3	170^th of 329 public high schools	48.3%		65.3	115^th of 326 public high schools	64.7%	55	57.1	85.7	80.5	94.2	27.3	83.8	66.7	76.9	73.3	100.0		96.7		84.7	59.6	48.2	50.0	50.0	33.3	24.6	63.3	61.5	85.3	82.7				32.5		76.6	40.5	35.0	77.3		16.2	$7,552	$74	$7,478
Manassas Park High	Public	9-12	8200 Euclid Ave	Manassas Park	20111	Prince William County	Manassas Park City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 361-9131	1,126	70	16.0	75.1%	129 (11.5%)	80 (7.1%)	785 (69.7%)	69 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (5.5%)	38.3	251^st of 329 public high schools	23.7%		32.9	265^th of 326 public high schools	18.7%	14				89.8		85.1	72.5	75.0	100.0	100.0				75.9	47.7	41.5	68.0		37.1	21.1	78.6		83.9	64.7	77.1	90.0		20.6	52.6	55.0	28.0				7.4	$9,137	$202	$8,935
Freedom High	Public	9-12	25450 Riding Center Drive	South Riding	20152	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 957-4300	1,998	146	13.7	14.7%	837 (41.9%)	124 (6.2%)	172 (8.6%)	765 (38.3%)	8 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (4.6%)	75.6	50^th of 329 public high schools	84.8%		68.2	97^th of 326 public high schools	70.2%	47		96.1		96.8	33.3	73.5	52.9			91.0	60.0		77.8	98.9	78.6	40.7		83.1					98.1	66.7				56.8							72.7	$13,033	$397	$12,636

Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville High

What is the racial makeup of Gainesville High?

Students at Gainesville High are 43% White, 18% Hispanic, 16% Asian, 15% African American, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gainesville High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,038 students attended Gainesville High.

Is Gainesville High a good school?

Gainesville High ranks 87^th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Gainesville High in?

Prince William County Public Schools

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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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