North Stafford High School
North Stafford High School serves 1,755 students in grades 9-12.
North Stafford 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 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
North Stafford High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
North Stafford High School's student population of 1,755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,755 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 112 teachers |
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School Comparison
North Stafford High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of North Stafford High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #533 out of 1791 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 78% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 16% |
| Black | 23% | 22% |
| White | 38% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stafford County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to North Stafford High School is Mountain View High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Andrew G. Wright Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Park Ridge Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Stafford Park Ridge Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 74%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 720 students10
0.5 miles
2000 Parkway Blvd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6320 0.5 PK-5 720 - Stafford Andrew G. Wright Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 85%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 900 students10
1.3 miles
100 Wood Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6240 1.3 6-8 900 - Stafford Garrisonville Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 73%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 626 students10
1.3 miles
100 Wood Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6260 1.3 PK-5 626 - Stafford Kate Waller Barrett Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 76%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 816 students10
1.3 miles
150 Duffey Dr.
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6464 1.3 PK-5 816 - Stafford Rockhill Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 84%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 568 students10
1.3 miles
50 Wood Dr
Stafford, VA 22556
(540) 658-6360 1.3 PK-5 568
School Reviews
| 5 I have attended North Stafford High School for four years. The campus is beautiful and kept very clean. When I first arrived I had thought that I would surely get lost in such a big school; but that did not happen. The layout of North Stafford is designed in such a way that it is fairly difficult to get lost. Each subject area is put in a separate area of the school to keep it organized.
There are many academic opportunities offered. You can take college courses, technical classes, and specialized classes. The core subjects which are: social studies, science, English, and math, go beyond just the basics. Each core has many different course offerings; some of which are required and some which are not. If you are interested in a particular topic within that core, there are classes available that more thoroughly explore that topic. There are also a wide variety of electives you can take, some of which include: horticulture, auto body, parenting, and marketing. There are courses for just about every person.
The teachers at North are mostly fantastic. I have formed some great relationships with my teachers. These teachers clearly enjoy their job and care about every student. I have been exposed to many different teaching methods that help me to find how I learn best. Although there are some good ones, there are a couple of issues I have had. I encountered a problem when a teacher did not teach at all. Most of our class time was spent staring at a wall. This teacher was nice but not well-suited for this job.
Many extracurricular are available at North Stafford. The athletic program has been said by many to be the best in Stafford County. Football, basketball, lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, and swimming are just some of the sports offered. The football games have high attendance, which stems from the fact that they are winning just about all the time.
If you are not interested in athletics, there are also other things to join. Martial arts club, science club, chess club, national honor society, and Chinese club are just a few of the many. These clubs are mainly student run so they get control of what they do, with teacher supervision. I participated in the literary magazine, which is a magazine full of artwork, poetry, and stories from the students and teachers. I had a poem published in it while also editing submissions and putting the magazine together. I had a really fun experience working on it, there were so many good people helping and we formed a close-knit group.
My experience with North Stafford High School has been one that I will never forget. Being a teenager is tough but North helped me to develop who I am and the type of people I should be around. If I could plan that far into the future I would want my children to go there just so they can have the great experience that I did. - Posted by Student/Alumni - kasc1 |
| 5 I graduted 1986. Robert White was the head principal. Jon Connor was 12 th grade principal. They had great teachers. I was in conert choir. Mrs. VanBuren was the chorus Teacher. Coach Rick Blackburn was my Gym coach as well a my drivers ed Teacher. Coach Mills was my homeroom teacher. - Posted by Student/Alumni - renep |
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