Gar-Field Senior High School is a senior high school in Woodbridge in Prince William County, Virginia, United States, educating students in grades 9 to 12.
Serving 2,524 students in grades 9-12, Gar-field High School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,524 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gar-Field High serves the southeastern part of Woodbridge, VA, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gar-field High School's student population of 2,524 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 159 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,524 students
Total Classroom Teachers
159 teachers
Year Founded
1953
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gar-field High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gar-field High School is 0.55, 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
#1149 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)78%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
8%
8%
Hispanic
64%
20%
Black
18%
21%
White
7%
44%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, Blue
School Mascot
Indians (1953–2021); Red Wolves (2021–present)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gar-field High School's ranking?
Gar-field High School is ranked #1149 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Gar-field High School often compared to?
Gar-field High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbridge High School, Freedom High School, Forest Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gar-field High School?
The graduation rate of Gar-field High School is 78%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Gar-field High School?
2,524 students attend Gar-field High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Gar-field High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gar-field High School?
Gar-field High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gar-field High School offer ?
Gar-field High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gar-field High School part of?
Gar-field High School is part of Prince William County School District.
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