At a glance
Reported students
2,524
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
159.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
738
Gar-Field High: 2,524 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
15.9:1 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
- 2,458
- Teachers (FTE)
- 174.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Gar-Field High
Gar-Field High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Woodbridge. It is one of 98 current school records connected to Prince William County Public Schools. NCES reports 2,524 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, 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 (64.1%) and Black (18.1%). English learners represent 25.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gar-Field High
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 159.01 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 9 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
- 25.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 9
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White6.5%
- Hispanic64.1%
- Black18.1%
- Asian8.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
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
1 distinct course 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 William County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gainesville High
High · Grades 09–12
2,648 reported students
Osbourn Park High
High · Grades 09–12
2,661 reported students
Forest Park High
High · Grades 09–12
2,343 reported students
Freedom High
High · Grades 09–12
2,303 reported students
Potomac High
High · Grades 09–12
2,197 reported students
Woodbridge High
High · Grades 09–12
2,898 reported students