At a glance
Reported students
2,020
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
124.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
738
Patriot High: 2,020 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
16.3:1 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
- 2,332
- Teachers (FTE)
- 162.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Patriot High
Patriot High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Nokesville. It is one of 98 current school records connected to Prince William County Public Schools. NCES reports 2,020 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, 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 (45.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.4%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. 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 28 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Patriot High
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 124.17 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- 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
- White45.6%
- Hispanic19.4%
- Black13.5%
- Asian13.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.6%
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
28 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 William County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Unity Reed High
High · Grades 09–12
2,042 reported students
Battlefield High
High · Grades 09–12
2,063 reported students
C.D. Hylton High
High · Grades 09–12
1,859 reported students
Potomac High
High · Grades 09–12
2,197 reported students
Freedom High
High · Grades 09–12
2,303 reported students
Forest Park High
High · Grades 09–12
2,343 reported students
Public schools near Patriot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentsville District High High · Prince William County Public Schools | 09–12 | 855 | 2.5 mi |
| Gainesville High High · Prince William County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,648 | 4 mi |
| Unity Reed High High · Prince William County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,042 | 4.7 mi |
| Kettle Run High High · Fauquier County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,175 | 5.4 mi |
| Osbourn High High · Manassas City Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,301 | 6.2 mi |
| Osbourn Park High High · Prince William County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,661 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Patriot High
What grades does Patriot High serve?
Patriot High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Prince William County Public Schools.
How many students attend Patriot High?
Patriot High reported 2,020 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,332 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Patriot High?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 2,020 students and 124.17 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 Patriot High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Patriot High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Patriot High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.4% 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 Patriot High in?
Patriot High is part of Prince William County Public Schools, based in Manassas, VA, which operates 98 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Patriot High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brentsville District High (2.5 mi), Gainesville High (4 mi), Unity Reed High (4.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.