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 1,862 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 80-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,862 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Briar Woods High serves the southeast part of Ashburn, VA, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- 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 1,862 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,862 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Briar Woods High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 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
#245 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
40%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
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 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briar Woods High School's ranking?
Briar Woods High School is ranked #245 out of 1,773 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 88.8%.
How many students attend Briar Woods High School?
1,862 students attend Briar Woods High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Briar Woods High School students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 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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