Serving 2,122 students in grades 9-12, Colonial Forge 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,122 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Colonial Forge High serves the west part of Stafford, VA, covering an area of approximately 41.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Forge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Colonial Forge High School's student population of 2,122 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 190 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,122 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
190 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Everyone Can Dare To Soar!
School Rankings
Colonial Forge 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 Colonial Forge High School is 0.75, which is more 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
#629 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonial Forge High School's ranking?
Colonial Forge High School is ranked #629 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Colonial Forge High School often compared to?
Colonial Forge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View High School, North Stafford High School, Brooke Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colonial Forge High School?
The graduation rate of Colonial Forge High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Colonial Forge High School?
2,122 students attend Colonial Forge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Colonial Forge High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colonial Forge High School?
Colonial Forge High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonial Forge High School offer ?
Colonial Forge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Colonial Forge High School part of?
Colonial Forge High School is part of Stafford County School District.
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