Stafford Senior High

Summary:

Stafford Senior High is a public high school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving 2,117 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stafford Senior High has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia high schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally below the Stafford County Public Schools and Virginia state averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in Geometry, World History II, and English Reading for 12th grade students. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and military-connected students performing the poorest, while Hispanic and multi-racial students perform better in comparison. Stafford Senior High also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and lower spending per student compared to the district average.

Compared to other high schools in the area, Stafford Senior High's performance is generally lower than schools like Mountain View High and North Stafford High within the Stafford County Public Schools district. However, Stafford Senior High outperforms some schools outside the district, such as James Monroe High in the Fredericksburg City Public Schools district. The school's performance has declined over the years, suggesting a need for comprehensive improvement efforts to address these challenges and better support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 63 Stafford Indian Lane
       Fredericksburg, VA  22405


(540) 371-7200

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
234th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,023 Help


Feeder schools for Stafford Senior High:

Elementary:    Conway Elementary
    Falmouth Elementary
    Ferry Farm Elementary
    Grafton Village Elementary
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Middle:    Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
    Edward E. Drew Junior Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  2,117

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.5%
Hispanic:
19.2%
African American:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stafford Senior High ranks worse than 71.1% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked high schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.09. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Stafford Senior High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Stafford Senior High has the largest high school student body size in the Stafford County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stafford Senior High is $8,023, which is the 2nd highest among 5 high schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stafford Senior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford Senior High 234th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Stafford Senior High in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stafford Senior High

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Rank History for all students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.29 85th 308 72.4%
2006 57.64 97th 314 69.1%
2007 53.68 131st 313 58.1%
2008 60.60 89th 316 71.8%
2009 58.14 109th 313 65.2%
2010 56.33 120th 317 62.1%
2011 59.51 106th 320 66.9%
2012 58.89 97th 321 69.8%
2013 64.16 70th 321 78.2%
2014 53.87 118th 322 63.4%
2015 58.61 90th 322 72.0%
2016 44.09 197th 321 38.6%
2017 45.39 191st 324 41.0%
2018 45.12 190th 326 41.7%
2019 45.36 196th 327 40.1%
2021 42.24 182nd 327 44.3%
2022 39.00 217th 325 33.2%
2023 36.41 250th 326 23.3%
2024 42.09 234th 329 28.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.66 170th 193 11.9%
2024 36.20 149th 198 24.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.45 27th 97 72.2%
2024 38.04 92nd 122 24.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.78 245th 320 23.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.56 256th 320 20.0%
2024 38.50 240th 322 25.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.71 208th 249 16.5%
2024 40.15 165th 253 34.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.51 85th 92 7.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.95 246th 321 23.4%
2024 43.53 215th 322 33.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.71 110th 120 8.3%
2024 7.83 116th 118 1.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.58 196th 240 18.3%
2024 42.59 166th 249 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.26 161st 232 30.6%
2024 31.81 193rd 233 17.2%
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Rank History for White students at Stafford Senior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.64 270th 315 14.3%
2024 44.88 216th 314 31.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Stafford Senior 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 1502 1502
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1538 1538
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1679 1679
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1685 1685
1993 1687 157 13 30 5 n/a n/a 0 1892
1994 1449 107 12 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1599
1995 1468 106 17 21 6 n/a n/a 0 1618
1996 1468 106 17 21 6 n/a n/a 0 1618
1997 1544 97 22 27 9 n/a n/a 0 1699
1998 1627 121 23 27 7 n/a n/a 0 1805
1999 1692 159 28 35 2 n/a n/a 0 1916
2000 1535 157 27 31 0 n/a n/a -4 1746
2001 1444 168 32 27 3 n/a n/a 0 1674
2002 1385 268 28 72 6 n/a n/a 4 1763
2003 1385 268 28 72 6 n/a n/a 4 1763
2004 1464 315 44 73 6 n/a n/a 6 1908
2005 1522 376 37 105 3 n/a n/a 11 2054
2006 1443 263 34 98 4 n/a n/a 18 1860
2007 1382 252 32 108 5 n/a n/a 19 1798
2008 1320 264 34 112 7 n/a n/a 26 1763
2009 1357 314 40 102 7 n/a n/a 31 1851
2010 1353 332 47 106 9 n/a n/a 38 1885
2011 1372 305 49 113 12 2 67 0 1920
2012 1359 322 49 122 8 3 77 0 1940
2013 1324 296 53 125 6 4 103 0 1911
2014 1280 284 52 148 7 4 110 0 1885
2015 1256 282 51 174 7 4 121 0 1895
2016 1251 310 48 189 6 2 144 0 1950
2017 1226 307 51 219 6 2 145 0 1956
2018 1197 327 53 222 9 3 149 0 1960
2019 1154 330 68 256 14 3 155 0 1980
2020 1154 337 73 262 17 3 140 0 1986
2021 1123 364 70 289 16 3 144 0 2009
2022 1116 371 72 343 8 4 145 0 2059
2023 1069 394 91 407 3 4 149 0 2117

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 Stafford Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1502 107.5 13.9 n/a
1990 1538 108.3 14.2 n/a
1991 1679 110.1 15.2 n/a
1992 1685 112.1 15.0 n/a
1993 1892 124.5 15.2 n/a
1994 1599 144.7 n/a 5.7
1995 1618 n/a 0.0 5.8
1996 1618 n/a 0.0 5.8
1997 1699 n/a 0.0 6.6
1998 1805 n/a 0.0 6.4
1999 1916 128.0 15.0 8.4
2000 1746 n/a 0.0 9.4
2001 1674 122.3 13.7 8.9
2002 1763 155.9 11.3 11.8
2003 1763 155.9 11.3 11.8
2004 1908 138.8 13.7 10.2
2005 2054 137.8 14.9 10.2
2006 1860 141.0 13.2 11.5
2007 1798 119.9 15.0 12.9
2008 1763 101.6 17.4 13.5
2009 1851 107.9 17.2 15.7
2010 1885 112.1 16.8 18.4
2011 1920 112.9 17.0 18.5
2012 1940 132.9 14.5 18.3
2013 1911 127.0 15.0 19.3
2014 1885 130.0 14.5 19
2015 1895 124.0 15.2 21.3
2016 1950 122.0 15.9 22.6
2017 1956 125.0 15.6 23.4
2018 1960 126.6 15.4 28.2
2019 1980 130.6 15.1 26.4
2020 1986 125.3 15.8 29.1
2021 2009 129.3 15.5 n/a
2022 2059 128.3 16.0 28
2023 2117 183.0 11.5 38.3

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 Stafford Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1502 107.5 13.9 n/a
1990 1538 108.3 14.2 n/a
1991 1679 110.1 15.2 n/a
1992 1685 112.1 15.0 n/a
1993 1892 124.5 15.2 n/a
1994 1599 144.7 n/a 5.7
1995 1618 n/a 0.0 5.8
1996 1618 n/a 0.0 5.8
1997 1699 n/a 0.0 6.6
1998 1805 n/a 0.0 6.4
1999 1916 128.0 15.0 8.4
2000 1746 n/a 0.0 9.4
2001 1674 122.3 13.7 8.9
2002 1763 155.9 11.3 11.8
2003 1763 155.9 11.3 11.8
2004 1908 138.8 13.7 10.2
2005 2054 137.8 14.9 10.2
2006 1860 141.0 13.2 11.5
2007 1798 119.9 15.0 12.9
2008 1763 101.6 17.4 13.5
2009 1851 107.9 17.2 15.7
2010 1885 112.1 16.8 18.4
2011 1920 112.9 17.0 18.5
2012 1940 132.9 14.5 18.3
2013 1911 127.0 15.0 19.3
2014 1885 130.0 14.5 19
2015 1895 124.0 15.2 21.3
2016 1950 122.0 15.9 22.6
2017 1956 125.0 15.6 23.4
2018 1960 126.6 15.4 28.2
2019 1980 130.6 15.1 26.4
2020 1986 125.3 15.8 29.1
2021 2009 129.3 15.5 n/a
2022 2059 128.3 16.0 28
2023 2117 183.0 11.5 38.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stafford Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $267 (3.1%) $8,342 (96.9%) $8,608
2020 $267 (3.5%) $7,450 (96.5%) $7,717
2021 $259 (3.2%) $7,764 (96.8%) $8,023

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stafford Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 327 High schoolsRanks 250th of 326 High schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Stafford Senior High)8265
 17%
   End of Course Geometry (Stafford County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Stafford Senior High)6838
 30%
   End of Course Algebra I (Stafford County Public Schools)8776
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Stafford Senior High)8490
 6%
   End of Course Algebra II (Stafford County Public Schools)9088
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Stafford Senior High)8358
 25%
   End of Course Biology (Stafford County Public Schools)8671
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Stafford Senior High)7352
 21%
   End of Course Earth Science (Stafford County Public Schools)8369
 14%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Stafford Senior High)8684
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8987
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (Stafford Senior High)9678
 18%
   End of Course Geography (Stafford County Public Schools)9276
 16%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (Stafford Senior High)7239
 33%
   End of Course VA and US History (Stafford County Public Schools)7942
 37%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Stafford Senior High)7461
 13%
   End of Course World History I (Stafford County Public Schools)8172
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Stafford Senior High)8141
 40%
   End of Course World History II (Stafford County Public Schools)8556
 29%
   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 Students19802117
 6.9%
African American330394
 19.4%
American Indian143
 78.6%
Asian6891
 33.8%
Hispanic256407
 59%
Pacific Islander34
 33.3%
White11541069
 7.4%
Two or More Races155149
 3.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.4%38.3%
 11.9%


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Students at Stafford Senior High are 50% White, 19% Hispanic, 19% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,117 students attended Stafford Senior High.

Stafford Senior High ranks 234th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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