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Colonial Forge High School

550 Courthouse Rd
Stafford, VA 22554

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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:

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

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

135 teachers

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Students by Grade

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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%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Colonial Forge High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60%

54%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colonial Forge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

87%

69%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colonial Forge High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

15%

18%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Colonial Forge High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

26%

22%

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White

45%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Colonial Forge High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.71

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Colonial Forge High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

94%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of Colonial Forge High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Colonial Forge High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Stafford County Public Schools School District

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