Tuscarora High School is a public high school located in Leesburg, a town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States, and is part of Loudoun County Public Schools. The school opened in the 2010–2011 school year and consists of students from Leesburg and Lucketts.
Serving 1,377 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Tuscarora High School ranks in the top 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tuscarora High serves the northeast part of Leesburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 42.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tuscarora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tuscarora High School's student population of 1,377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 125 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,377 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
125 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire, Challenge, Empower
School Rankings
Tuscarora High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tuscarora 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
#820 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Husky
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuscarora High School's ranking?
Tuscarora High School is ranked #820 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tuscarora High School?
The graduation rate of Tuscarora High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Tuscarora High School?
1,377 students attend Tuscarora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Tuscarora High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tuscarora High School?
Tuscarora High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tuscarora High School offer ?
Tuscarora High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tuscarora High School part of?
Tuscarora High School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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