Serving 2,117 students in grades 9-12, Stafford Senior 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 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,117 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- 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
Top Rankings
Stafford Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Stafford Senior High School's student population of 2,117 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 183 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
183 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stafford Senior 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 Senior High School is 0.67, 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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
19%
22%
White
51%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stafford Senior High School's ranking?
Stafford Senior 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 Senior High School often compared to?
Stafford Senior 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 Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Stafford Senior High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Stafford Senior High School?
2,117 students attend Stafford Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Stafford Senior High School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 19% 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 Senior High School?
Stafford Senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stafford Senior High School offer ?
Stafford Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stafford Senior High School part of?
Stafford Senior High School is part of Stafford County School District.
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