Gainesville High School

Serving 1,371 students in grades 9-11, 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 1,371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Gainesville High School's student population of 1,371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
1,371 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Gainesville High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
Hispanic
20%
18%
Black
16%
22%
White
43%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.
0.73
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gainesville High School?
1,371 students attend Gainesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gainesville High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gainesville High School?
Gainesville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gainesville High School offer ?
Gainesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Gainesville High School part of?
Gainesville High School is part of Prince William Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-11
  • Enrollment: 1,371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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