Battlefield High School is a public high school within the Gainesville District of unincorporated Prince William County, Virginia, United States, and is part of the Prince William County Public Schools. The school is located north of the town of Haymarket bearing a "Haymarket, Virginia" address.
Serving 2,063 students in grades 9-12, Battlefield 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (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 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,063 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Battlefield High serves the northwest part of Haymarket, VA, covering an area of approximately 72.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Battlefield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Battlefield High School's student population of 2,063 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,063 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Campus Size
80 acres
School Motto
Success is a Choice
School Rankings
Battlefield High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Battlefield High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)94%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Purple, Silver
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Battlefield High School's ranking?
Battlefield High School is ranked #710 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Battlefield High School often compared to?
Battlefield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patriot High School, Gainesville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Battlefield High School?
The graduation rate of Battlefield High School is 99%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Battlefield High School?
2,063 students attend Battlefield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Battlefield High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Battlefield High School?
Battlefield High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Battlefield High School offer ?
Battlefield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Battlefield High School part of?
Battlefield High School is part of Prince William County School District.
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