Serving 1,996 students in grades 9-12, Colonial Forge High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,996 students
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Forge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Colonial Forge High School's student population of 1,996 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,996 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
130 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colonial Forge High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Forge High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
27%
22%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Forge High School's ranking?
Colonial Forge High School is ranked #420 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Colonial Forge High School often compared to?
Colonial Forge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View High School, North Stafford High School, Brooke Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colonial Forge High School?
The graduation rate of Colonial Forge High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Colonial Forge High School?
1,996 students attend Colonial Forge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Colonial Forge High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Colonial Forge High School offer ?
Colonial Forge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonial Forge High School part of?
Colonial Forge High School is part of Stafford County School District.
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