Rock Ridge High School is a public secondary school in Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia. The school is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools system. It is currently the fourth newest high school in the school system. Rock Ridge's student body is drawn from the Ashburn and Dulles area.
Serving 1,599 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rock Ridge High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,599 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock Ridge High serves the southeast part of Ashburn, VA, covering an area of approximately 33.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being 6.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rock Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Rock Ridge High School's student population of 1,599 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,599 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2014
School Rankings
Rock Ridge High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Ridge High School is 0.65, 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
#149 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)90-94%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)81%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
54%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Silver
School Mascot
Phoenix
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Ridge High School's ranking?
Rock Ridge High School is ranked #149 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Rock Ridge High School often compared to?
Rock Ridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briar Woods High School, Independence High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rock Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Rock Ridge High School is 97%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Rock Ridge High School?
1,599 students attend Rock Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Rock Ridge High School students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Ridge High School?
Rock Ridge High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock Ridge High School offer ?
Rock Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rock Ridge High School part of?
Rock Ridge High School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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