Tuscarora High School

801 North King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
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Top 50%
Serving 1,411 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tuscarora High School ranks in the top 50% 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 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in VA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Tuscarora High School's student population of 1,411 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 121 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,411 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
121 teachers
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School Rankings

Tuscarora 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 Tuscarora 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#581 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tuscarora High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
53%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tuscarora 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)
84%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tuscarora 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)
64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
31%
19%
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Black
9%
22%
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White
47%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Tuscarora High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
91%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Tuscarora High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tuscarora High School's ranking?
Tuscarora High School is ranked #581 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tuscarora High School?
The graduation rate of Tuscarora High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tuscarora High School?
1,411 students attend Tuscarora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Tuscarora High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuscarora High School?
Tuscarora High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tuscarora High School offer ?
Tuscarora High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuscarora High School part of?
Tuscarora High School is part of Loudoun County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 1,411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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