Briar Woods High School is a public secondary school located in Ashburn, an unincorporated area in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States, and is part of Loudoun County Public Schools. The school serves students who live in the Broadlands, Brambleton, and Waxpool communities.
Serving 1,763 students in grades 9-12, Briar Woods High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briar Woods High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Briar Woods High School's student population of 1,763 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Rankings
Briar Woods High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briar Woods High School is 0.68, 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
#282 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
37%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
7%
22%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briar Woods High School's ranking?
Briar Woods High School is ranked #282 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Briar Woods High School often compared to?
Briar Woods High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Ridge High School, Stone Bridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Briar Woods High School?
The graduation rate of Briar Woods High School is 98%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Briar Woods High School?
1,763 students attend Briar Woods High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Briar Woods High School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briar Woods High School?
Briar Woods High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Briar Woods High School offer ?
Briar Woods High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Briar Woods High School part of?
Briar Woods High School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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