Park View High School

400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,455 students in grades 9-12, Park View High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 1,455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Park View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Park View High School's student population of 1,455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 143 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,455 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
143 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Park View High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park View High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1036 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Park View High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Park View High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
73%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Park View High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Park View High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
73%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Park View High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Park View High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Park View High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Park View High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Park View High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Park View High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Park View High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Park View High School's ranking?
Park View High School is ranked #1036 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Park View High School often compared to?
Park View High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dominion High School, Potomac Falls High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Park View High School?
The graduation rate of Park View High School is 81%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Park View High School?
1,455 students attend Park View High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Park View High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park View High School?
Park View High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Park View High School offer ?
Park View High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Park View High School part of?
Park View High School is part of Loudoun County School District.

School Reviews

5   6/25/2020
School is filled with diversity. Great school to make memories.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Kevin
1   2/10/2020
School is the ghetto. Kids get bullied. Poor administration. Poor academics and sports. Worst school in the county. The soccer team was good though.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jay
5   9/9/2019
Staff is very nice this school gets a bad rap because of all the lie which are told by other schools when your the most diverse high school in the county and when most of your students are NOT WHITE the school is very nice
- Posted by Parent - Clara
2   4/14/2014
This school is okay. Just alot of drama and the sports are terrible. Some teachers should not have got the job to be a teacher or work at PVHS. Academic programs are okay . Athletic programs are not okay. Band is probably the best thing at Park View.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - cheer

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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