Osbourn High School is a public school for grades 9–12 located in Manassas, Virginia, United States and the sole high school of the Manassas City Public Schools system.
Serving 2,330 students in grades 9-12, Osbourn 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 27% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Osbourn High School's student population of 2,330 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
1977
Colors
Grey, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Osbourn High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Osbourn High School is 0.46, 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
#1523 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
72%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
11%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Osbourn High School's ranking?
Osbourn High School is ranked #1523 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Osbourn High School often compared to?
Osbourn High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osbourn Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Osbourn High School?
The graduation rate of Osbourn High School is 80%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Osbourn High School?
2,330 students attend Osbourn High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Osbourn High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osbourn High School?
Osbourn High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Osbourn High School offer ?
Osbourn High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Osbourn High School part of?
Osbourn High School is part of Manassas City School District.
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