Serving 2,059 students in grades 9-12, Stafford Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,059 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stafford Sr. High School's student population of 2,059 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,059 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stafford Sr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stafford Sr. High School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#712 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
17%
18%
Black
18%
22%
White
54%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stafford Sr. High School's ranking?
Stafford Sr. High School is ranked #712 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Stafford Sr. High School often compared to?
Stafford Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Stafford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stafford Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Stafford Sr. High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Stafford Sr. High School?
2,059 students attend Stafford Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Stafford Sr. High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stafford Sr. High School?
Stafford Sr. High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stafford Sr. High School offer ?
Stafford Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stafford Sr. High School part of?
Stafford Sr. High School is part of Stafford Co PBLC Schs School District.
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