At a glance
Reported students
1,789
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
87.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
720
Prince George High: 1,789 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
20.4:1 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
- 1,785
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Prince George High
Prince George High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Prince George. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Prince George County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,789 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 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, 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 White (43.6%) and Black (31.1%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. 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, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Prince George High
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 87.75 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 7.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.75
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.75
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.6%
- Hispanic16.1%
- Black31.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial7%
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
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Prince George County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J.E.J. Moore Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,387 reported students
Middle Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
769 reported students
North Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
720 reported students
David A. Harrison Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
630 reported students
L.L. Beazley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
507 reported students
South Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
418 reported students
Public schools near Prince George 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.L. Beazley Elementary Elementary · Prince George County Public Schools | PK–05 | 507 | 1.7 mi |
| Crater Juvenile Detention Home Other · Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms | Not reported | — | 2.7 mi |
| North Elementary Elementary · Prince George County Public Schools | PK–05 | 720 | 3.6 mi |
| Hopewell High High · Hopewell City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,136 | 6.4 mi |
| Petersburg High High · Petersburg City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,215 | 7.4 mi |
| Colonial Heights High High · Colonial Heights City Public Schools | 09–12 | 886 | 8.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prince George High
What grades does Prince George High serve?
Prince George High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Prince George County Public Schools.
How many students attend Prince George High?
Prince George High reported 1,789 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,785 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prince George High?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 1,789 students and 87.75 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 Prince George High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prince George High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Prince George County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prince George High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prince George High in?
Prince George High is part of Prince George County Public Schools, based in Prince George, VA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prince George High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include L.L. Beazley Elementary (1.7 mi), Crater Juvenile Detention Home (2.7 mi), North Elementary (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.