North Stafford High

Summary:

North Stafford High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Stafford, Virginia, which is part of the Stafford County Public Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, Asian, and other racial/ethnic backgrounds.

Academically, North Stafford High has shown mixed performance compared to the district and state. While the school outperformed in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, and Biology, it underperformed in Geometry, Chemistry, and World History. Over the past few years, North Stafford High's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 101 out of 327 Virginia high schools in 2018-2019 to 211 out of 326 in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than nearby Stafford Senior High and Brooke Point High, but lags behind the higher-performing Colonial Forge High and Mountain View High, which are also part of the Stafford County Public Schools district.

North Stafford High has shown varying performance across different student subgroups. African American students have performed relatively well, ranking 74 out of 249 Virginia high schools in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating. However, Asian and English Language Learner students have struggled, ranking in the bottom quartile of Virginia high schools. Students with disabilities and low socioeconomic status have also underperformed, ranking in the bottom half of Virginia high schools. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 38.86% in 2021-2022 to 44.47% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing economic need among the student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 839 Garrisonville Rd
       Stafford, VA  22556


(540) 658-6150

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
193rd of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,135 Help


Feeder schools for North Stafford High:

Elementary:    Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
    Park Ridge Elementary
Middle:    H.H. Poole Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  1,925

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.5%
White:
28.9%
African American:
24.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Stafford High ranks worse than 58.7% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd 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 51.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Stafford 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 North Stafford 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 North Stafford High is $8,135, which is the highest among 5 high schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Stafford High:

SchoolDigger ranks North Stafford High 193rd of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See North Stafford 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 North Stafford High

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Rank History for all students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.00 98th 308 68.2%
2006 58.08 90th 314 71.3%
2007 58.42 97th 313 69.0%
2008 60.53 90th 316 71.5%
2009 65.95 57th 313 81.8%
2010 68.77 45th 317 85.8%
2011 68.17 57th 320 82.2%
2012 56.78 109th 321 66.0%
2013 57.90 99th 321 69.2%
2014 53.29 125th 322 61.2%
2015 53.07 123rd 322 61.8%
2016 51.15 142nd 321 55.8%
2017 49.44 165th 324 49.1%
2018 48.56 171st 326 47.5%
2019 57.55 101st 327 69.1%
2021 39.62 199th 327 39.1%
2022 53.47 130th 325 60.0%
2023 46.45 211th 326 35.3%
2024 51.49 193rd 329 41.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.99 120th 193 37.8%
2024 49.84 112th 198 43.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.51 57th 97 41.2%
2024 38.81 89th 122 27.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.51 186th 320 41.9%
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Rank History for Female students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.45 211th 320 34.1%
2024 51.29 188th 322 41.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.97 199th 249 20.1%
2024 34.51 182nd 253 28.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.51 38th 92 58.7%
2024 57.47 40th 92 56.5%
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Rank History for Male students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.23 216th 321 32.7%
2024 50.16 183rd 322 43.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.63 101st 120 15.8%
2024 42.51 85th 118 28.0%
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Rank History for African American students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.59 113th 240 52.9%
2024 65.68 74th 249 70.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.45 156th 232 32.8%
2024 42.77 152nd 233 34.8%
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Rank History for White students at North Stafford High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.53 90th 315 71.4%
2024 53.83 170th 314 45.9%
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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 North Stafford 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 2003 2003
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1922 1922
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1903 1903
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1911 1911
1993 1751 162 37 44 4 n/a n/a 0 1998
1994 1322 156 35 44 4 n/a n/a 0 1561
1995 1331 223 37 52 6 n/a n/a 0 1649
1996 1331 223 37 52 6 n/a n/a 0 1649
1997 1436 255 46 49 7 n/a n/a 0 1793
1998 1489 269 56 48 6 n/a n/a 0 1868
1999 1513 295 60 53 3 n/a n/a 0 1924
2000 1296 297 53 45 5 n/a n/a -4 1692
2001 1220 356 66 67 5 n/a n/a 0 1714
2002 1264 406 65 87 5 n/a n/a 1 1828
2003 1264 406 65 87 5 n/a n/a 1 1828
2004 1304 425 59 98 3 n/a n/a 3 1892
2005 1408 448 70 105 7 n/a n/a 11 2049
2006 1081 461 81 136 9 n/a n/a 11 1779
2007 957 425 71 135 6 n/a n/a 14 1608
2008 951 438 61 158 6 n/a n/a 24 1638
2009 970 453 63 170 4 n/a n/a 28 1688
2010 978 415 57 194 7 n/a n/a 38 1689
2011 926 390 45 254 0 3 99 0 1717
2012 871 406 53 260 2 2 105 0 1699
2013 844 401 53 284 3 4 101 0 1690
2014 782 408 52 300 5 7 100 0 1654
2015 760 419 47 348 3 3 98 0 1678
2016 735 390 49 410 6 2 107 0 1699
2017 678 359 52 433 6 2 126 0 1656
2018 670 399 60 484 2 4 136 0 1755
2019 591 429 54 490 0 4 124 0 1692
2020 580 443 62 559 2 2 136 0 1784
2021 576 456 55 594 2 5 115 0 1803
2022 555 474 65 630 2 6 131 0 1863
2023 557 474 77 664 3 7 143 0 1925

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 North Stafford High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2003 124.6 16.0 n/a
1990 1922 126.0 15.2 n/a
1991 1903 128.2 14.8 n/a
1992 1911 130.6 14.6 n/a
1993 1998 125.9 15.9 n/a
1994 1561 141.4 n/a n/a
1995 1649 n/a 0.0 4.7
1996 1649 n/a 0.0 4.7
1997 1793 n/a 0.0 5.1
1998 1868 n/a 0.0 4.2
1999 1924 133.0 14.5 5.8
2000 1692 n/a 0.0 5
2001 1714 119.5 14.3 5.5
2002 1828 136.0 13.4 6.7
2003 1828 136.0 13.4 6.7
2004 1892 128.0 14.8 6
2005 2049 124.0 16.5 6.3
2006 1779 132.0 13.5 12.5
2007 1608 101.6 15.8 11.7
2008 1638 97.0 16.9 12.7
2009 1688 99.3 17.0 14.8
2010 1689 100.5 16.8 17.7
2011 1717 104.2 16.4 19.4
2012 1699 122.5 13.8 22
2013 1690 115.9 14.5 26.3
2014 1654 116.7 14.1 27.6
2015 1678 110.0 15.2 30.7
2016 1699 107.0 15.8 32
2017 1656 114.0 14.5 32.5
2018 1755 112.3 15.6 35.8
2019 1692 120.9 13.9 34.8
2020 1784 117.9 15.1 40.6
2021 1803 135.9 13.2 n/a
2022 1863 122.4 15.2 38.9
2023 1925 158.5 12.1 44.5

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 North Stafford High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 2003 124.6 16.0 n/a
1990 1922 126.0 15.2 n/a
1991 1903 128.2 14.8 n/a
1992 1911 130.6 14.6 n/a
1993 1998 125.9 15.9 n/a
1994 1561 141.4 n/a n/a
1995 1649 n/a 0.0 4.7
1996 1649 n/a 0.0 4.7
1997 1793 n/a 0.0 5.1
1998 1868 n/a 0.0 4.2
1999 1924 133.0 14.5 5.8
2000 1692 n/a 0.0 5
2001 1714 119.5 14.3 5.5
2002 1828 136.0 13.4 6.7
2003 1828 136.0 13.4 6.7
2004 1892 128.0 14.8 6
2005 2049 124.0 16.5 6.3
2006 1779 132.0 13.5 12.5
2007 1608 101.6 15.8 11.7
2008 1638 97.0 16.9 12.7
2009 1688 99.3 17.0 14.8
2010 1689 100.5 16.8 17.7
2011 1717 104.2 16.4 19.4
2012 1699 122.5 13.8 22
2013 1690 115.9 14.5 26.3
2014 1654 116.7 14.1 27.6
2015 1678 110.0 15.2 30.7
2016 1699 107.0 15.8 32
2017 1656 114.0 14.5 32.5
2018 1755 112.3 15.6 35.8
2019 1692 120.9 13.9 34.8
2020 1784 117.9 15.1 40.6
2021 1803 135.9 13.2 n/a
2022 1863 122.4 15.2 38.9
2023 1925 158.5 12.1 44.5

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 North Stafford High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $236 (2.6%) $8,997 (97.4%) $9,234
2020 $299 (3.8%) $7,540 (96.2%) $7,840
2021 $226 (2.8%) $7,909 (97.2%) $8,135

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Stafford High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 327 High schoolsRanks 211th of 326 High schools
 33.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (North Stafford High)8677
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Stafford County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (North Stafford High)8786
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Stafford County Public Schools)8776
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (North Stafford High)8690
 4%
   End of Course Algebra II (Stafford County Public Schools)9088
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (North Stafford High)7360
 13%
   End of Course Chemistry (Stafford County Public Schools)8664
 22%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (North Stafford High)8874
 14%
   End of Course Biology (Stafford County Public Schools)8671
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (North Stafford High)8366
 17%
   End of Course Earth Science (Stafford County Public Schools)8369
 14%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (North Stafford High)9085
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8987
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (North Stafford High)10075
 25%
   End of Course Geography (Stafford County Public Schools)9276
 16%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (North Stafford High)7931
 48%
   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 (North Stafford High)8374
 9%
   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 (North Stafford High)8444
 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 Students16921925
 13.8%
African American429474
 10.5%
American Indian03
Asian5477
 42.6%
Hispanic490664
 35.5%
Pacific Islander47
 75%
White591557
 5.8%
Two or More Races124143
 15.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%44.5%
 9.7%


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North Stafford High ranks 193rd of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at North Stafford High are 34% Hispanic, 29% White, 25% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,925 students attended North Stafford High.

North Stafford High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
Elementary : Park Ridge Elementary
Middle : H.H. Poole Middle


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