At a glance
Reported students
2,198
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
191.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
865.5
Stafford Senior High: 2,198 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
11.5:1 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
- 2,061
- Teachers (FTE)
- 137
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Stafford Senior High
Stafford Senior High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Fredericksburg. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Stafford County Public Schools. NCES reports 2,198 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, below 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 (47.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.7%). English learners represent 9.3% 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 24 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Stafford Senior High
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 191.02 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
- 9.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- 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
- White47.1%
- Hispanic20.7%
- Black18.7%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.5%
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
24 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 Stafford County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brooke Point High
High · Grades 09–12
2,199 reported students
Mountain View High
High · Grades 09–12
2,233 reported students
Colonial Forge High
High · Grades 09–12
2,122 reported students
North Stafford High
High · Grades 09–12
1,982 reported students
Rodney E. Thompson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,063 reported students
H.H. Poole Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
995 reported students
Public schools near Stafford Senior 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Monroe High High · Fredericksburg City Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,013 | 3.4 mi |
| Brooke Point High High · Stafford County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,199 | 4.9 mi |
| Colonial Forge High High · Stafford County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,122 | 5.2 mi |
| Mountain View High High · Stafford County Public Schools | 09–12 | 2,233 | 7.1 mi |
| North Stafford High High · Stafford County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,982 | 7.4 mi |
| Riverbend High High · Spotsylvania County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,913 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stafford Senior High
What grades does Stafford Senior High serve?
Stafford Senior High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Stafford County Public Schools.
How many students attend Stafford Senior High?
Stafford Senior High reported 2,198 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,061 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stafford Senior High?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 2,198 students and 191.02 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 Stafford Senior High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stafford Senior High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Stafford County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Stafford Senior High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.9% 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 Stafford Senior High in?
Stafford Senior High is part of Stafford County Public Schools, based in Stafford, VA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Stafford Senior High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include James Monroe High (3.4 mi), Brooke Point High (4.9 mi), Colonial Forge High (5.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.