550 Courthouse Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Colonial Forge High School serves 1,954 students in grades 9-12.
Colonial Forge High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,954 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 94% (Top 30% in VA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 87% (Top 10%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Colonial Forge High School's student population of 1,954 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,954 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
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School Rankings

Colonial Forge High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Colonial Forge High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
54%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
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Hispanic
15%
18%
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Black
26%
22%
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White
45%
46%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.71
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Graduation Rate
94%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Colonial Forge High School often compared to?

Colonial Forge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View 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 Colonial Forge High School?

The graduation rate of Colonial Forge High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.

How many students attend Colonial Forge High School?

1,954 students attend Colonial Forge High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

45% of Colonial Forge High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Forge High School?

Colonial Forge High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Colonial Forge High School part of?

Colonial Forge High School is part of Stafford County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,954 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 94% (Top 30%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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