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 1,535 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rock Ridge High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- 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 1,535 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Year Founded
2014
Colors
White, Silver
School Rankings
Rock Ridge High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Ridge High School is 0.67, 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
#83 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
54%
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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
52%
8%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
12%
22%
White
20%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rock Ridge High School's ranking?
Rock Ridge High School is ranked #83 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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 98%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Rock Ridge High School?
1,535 students attend Rock Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Rock Ridge High School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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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