At a glance
Reported students
2,301
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
137.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
579
Osbourn High: 2,301 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
16.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 158.47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Osbourn High
Osbourn High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Manassas. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Manassas City Public Schools. NCES reports 2,301 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (71.9%) and White (10.7%). English learners represent 22.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Osbourn High
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 137.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 11 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 11
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.7%
- Hispanic71.9%
- Black8.9%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Manassas City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Grace E. Metz Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,111 reported students
Mayfield Intermediate
Middle · Grades 05–06
839 reported students
Baldwin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
631 reported students
Jennie Dean Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
579 reported students
Weems Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
556 reported students
Richard C. Haydon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
556 reported students
Public schools near Osbourn High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osbourn Park High High · Prince William County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,661 | 1.5 mi |
| Unity Reed High High · Prince William County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,042 | 2.5 mi |
| Manassas Park High High · Manassas Park City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,070 | 2.6 mi |
| Centreville High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,347 | 6.2 mi |
| Patriot High High · Prince William County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,020 | 6.2 mi |
| Mountain View High High · Fairfax County Public Schools | 09–12 | 145 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Osbourn High
What grades does Osbourn High serve?
Osbourn High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Manassas City Public Schools.
How many students attend Osbourn High?
Osbourn High reported 2,301 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,267 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Osbourn High?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 2,301 students and 137.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Osbourn High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Osbourn High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Manassas City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Osbourn High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Osbourn High in?
Osbourn High is part of Manassas City Public Schools, based in Manassas, VA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Osbourn High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Osbourn Park High (1.5 mi), Unity Reed High (2.5 mi), Manassas Park High (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.