Brentsville District High School, commonly known as Brentsville, is a public high school in Nokesville in unincorporated Prince William County, Virginia, United States, and part of Prince William County Public Schools.
Serving 861 students in grades 9-12, Brentsville District High School ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 861 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brentsville District High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Brentsville District High School's student population of 861 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
861 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1929
School Rankings
Brentsville District High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brentsville District High School is 0.53, 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
#420 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
5%
22%
White
65%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentsville District High School's ranking?
Brentsville District High School is ranked #420 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Brentsville District High School often compared to?
Brentsville District High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patriot High School, Osbourn Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brentsville District High School?
The graduation rate of Brentsville District High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Brentsville District High School?
861 students attend Brentsville District High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Brentsville District High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brentsville District High School?
Brentsville District High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brentsville District High School offer ?
Brentsville District High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brentsville District High School part of?
Brentsville District High School is part of Prince William County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/30/2020
BDHS students are different in a good way. Teachers are chill, yet demand a lot. Admin helps students out so do teachers. Some good clubs. You can tell teachers n leaders care and will help you.
1 3/23/2020
Too many racist students, also teachers. Staff needs to pay attention to that and also on the teachers. Thankfully, not all staff are like that.
2 4/14/2016
Its country, that i dont mind but the teachers just dont teach like they should and every student there knows that.
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