Colonial Forge High

Summary:

Colonial Forge High is a public high school in Stafford, Virginia, serving 1,996 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Stafford County Public Schools district. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 100-150 high schools in Virginia, with particular strengths in academic achievement for its African American and Hispanic student populations.

Colonial Forge High's academic performance is generally higher than the Stafford County and Virginia state averages, with standout results in subjects like Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, and English Reading. The school's African American and Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 50 and top 65 high schools in Virginia, respectively, for these subgroups. However, the school's performance for its Asian and multi-racial student populations is relatively weaker, ranking in the bottom half of Virginia high schools for these groups.

Compared to nearby schools, Colonial Forge High generally outperforms other high schools in the Stafford County district, including Stafford Senior High, Brooke Point High, and North Stafford High. However, Mountain View High, another Stafford County high school, performs at a similar or even higher level than Colonial Forge High in several academic areas. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests it serves a more affluent student population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 550 Courthouse Rd
       Stafford, VA  22554


(540) 658-6115

District: Stafford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,824 Help


Feeder schools for Colonial Forge High:

Elementary:    Anthony Burns Elementary
    Winding Creek Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  1,982

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.3%
African American:
27.1%
Hispanic:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colonial Forge High ranks better than 69.3% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked high schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Colonial Forge High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Colonial Forge High has the smallest high school student body size in the Stafford County Public Schools District. Student population at Colonial Forge High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.3%), African American (27.1%), Hispanic (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colonial Forge High is 9.9, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Colonial Forge High employs 198.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonial Forge High is $7,824. 2 high schools in the Stafford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colonial Forge High:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonial Forge High 101st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Colonial Forge High in the ranking list.)

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Stafford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford County Public Schools 74th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Colonial Forge High

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Rank History for all students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 70.60 33rd 308 89.3%
2006 69.69 36th 314 88.5%
2007 67.89 45th 313 85.6%
2008 70.38 42nd 316 86.7%
2009 73.99 23rd 313 92.7%
2010 71.97 34th 317 89.3%
2011 76.99 22nd 320 93.1%
2012 75.37 21st 321 93.5%
2013 78.64 22nd 321 93.1%
2014 74.71 29th 322 91.0%
2015 77.17 18th 322 94.4%
2016 72.28 39th 321 87.9%
2017 71.15 36th 324 88.9%
2018 69.59 42nd 326 87.1%
2019 71.19 36th 327 89.0%
2021 52.74 133rd 327 59.3%
2022 59.99 97th 325 70.2%
2023 66.21 108th 326 66.9%
2024 66.97 101st 329 69.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.25 89th 193 53.9%
2024 50.69 109th 198 44.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.32 71st 97 26.8%
2024 61.20 40th 122 67.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.36 145th 320 54.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.15 93rd 320 70.9%
2024 70.22 82nd 322 74.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.27 92nd 249 63.1%
2024 54.40 110th 253 56.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.05 82nd 92 10.9%
2024 70.58 16th 92 82.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.60 119th 321 62.9%
2024 61.84 129th 322 59.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.10 80th 120 33.3%
2024 35.77 94th 118 20.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.03 47th 240 80.4%
2024 74.18 41st 249 83.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.53 62nd 232 73.3%
2024 67.00 64th 233 72.5%
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Rank History for White students at Colonial Forge High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.15 105th 315 66.7%
2024 68.38 73rd 314 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Open Quote This school is dysfunctional.
The representation and organization is unsystematic!
Some counselors are overwhelmed, confused! No actually guidance or support for scholarships, transcripts or letter of recommendations.
The Administrative Department is unsupportive with providing documentation to support your childs’ needs. You literally have to advocate for your child!! If not, your child will slip through the cracks of pure hell.

There is no organization!! Administrative and Front Office is the absolute worse!!

Be proactive as a parent when your child attends this school… bookmark everything!! Screenshot everything!! Copy emails and receipts!! This school is needs some serious adjustments!! It’s awful here! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Colonial Forge High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 703 117 19 21 1 n/a n/a -4 857
2001 1066 164 28 34 2 n/a n/a 0 1294
2002 1335 231 40 50 4 n/a n/a 2 1662
2003 1335 231 40 50 4 n/a n/a 2 1662
2004 1401 248 51 70 3 n/a n/a 2 1775
2005 1472 292 65 86 3 n/a n/a 5 1923
2006 1158 358 61 86 7 n/a n/a 13 1683
2007 1068 415 70 118 6 n/a n/a 11 1688
2008 1141 468 75 119 7 n/a n/a 23 1833
2009 1191 501 76 124 6 n/a n/a 32 1930
2010 1248 526 82 124 4 n/a n/a 45 2029
2011 1206 470 90 197 7 1 114 0 2085
2012 1162 453 79 203 6 2 131 0 2036
2013 1144 437 70 222 5 3 134 0 2015
2014 1112 414 71 223 6 3 145 0 1974
2015 1080 429 66 257 6 4 154 0 1996
2016 1062 470 74 261 7 10 161 0 2045
2017 1063 511 92 307 8 7 158 0 2146
2018 1014 510 83 318 6 6 166 0 2103
2019 961 540 86 315 7 5 170 0 2084
2020 904 522 87 313 4 6 161 0 1997
2021 880 508 100 290 6 8 162 0 1954
2022 835 521 104 336 6 8 186 0 1996
2023 801 534 116 335 6 8 196 0 1996
2024 760 537 132 354 7 5 187 0 1982

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colonial Forge High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 857 n/a 0.0 7.9
2001 1294 92.5 14.0 6.4
2002 1662 128.0 13.0 5.9
2003 1662 128.0 13.0 5.9
2004 1775 124.0 14.3 5.8
2005 1923 123.0 15.6 6.2
2006 1683 126.0 13.4 8.4
2007 1688 110.7 15.2 8.2
2008 1833 101.8 18.0 8.2
2009 1930 103.6 18.6 10.3
2010 2029 110.9 18.2 12.1
2011 2085 112.8 18.4 13.9
2012 2036 129.1 15.7 14.5
2013 2015 129.7 15.5 14.6
2014 1974 140.0 14.0 15.3
2015 1996 123.0 16.2 14.8
2016 2045 127.0 16.1 15.8
2017 2146 127.5 16.8 16.8
2018 2103 123.7 16.9 18.8
2019 2084 127.4 16.3 18.3
2020 1997 119.6 16.6 20.2
2021 1954 134.7 14.4 n/a
2022 1996 129.7 15.3 20.2
2023 1996 n/a n/a 25.9
2024 1982 198.9 9.9 28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colonial Forge High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 857 n/a 0.0 7.9
2001 1294 92.5 14.0 6.4
2002 1662 128.0 13.0 5.9
2003 1662 128.0 13.0 5.9
2004 1775 124.0 14.3 5.8
2005 1923 123.0 15.6 6.2
2006 1683 126.0 13.4 8.4
2007 1688 110.7 15.2 8.2
2008 1833 101.8 18.0 8.2
2009 1930 103.6 18.6 10.3
2010 2029 110.9 18.2 12.1
2011 2085 112.8 18.4 13.9
2012 2036 129.1 15.7 14.5
2013 2015 129.7 15.5 14.6
2014 1974 140.0 14.0 15.3
2015 1996 123.0 16.2 14.8
2016 2045 127.0 16.1 15.8
2017 2146 127.5 16.8 16.8
2018 2103 123.7 16.9 18.8
2019 2084 127.4 16.3 18.3
2020 1997 119.6 16.6 20.2
2021 1954 134.7 14.4 n/a
2022 1996 129.7 15.3 20.2
2023 1996 n/a n/a 25.9
2024 1982 198.9 9.9 28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colonial Forge High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $216 (2.8%) $7,570 (97.2%) $7,785
2020 $229 (3.3%) $6,733 (96.7%) $6,962
2021 $240 (3.1%) $7,584 (96.9%) $7,824

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonial Forge High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 36th of 327 High schoolsRanks 108th of 326 High schools
 22.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Geometry (Colonial Forge High)9091
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Stafford County Public Schools)8480
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Colonial Forge High)8977
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Stafford County Public Schools)8776
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Colonial Forge High)9588
 7%
   End of Course Algebra II (Stafford County Public Schools)9088
 2%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Colonial Forge High)9950
 49%
   End of Course Chemistry (Stafford County Public Schools)8664
 22%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Colonial Forge High)9178
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Stafford County Public Schools)8671
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Colonial Forge High)8678
 8%
   End of Course Earth Science (Stafford County Public Schools)8369
 14%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Colonial Forge High)9186
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Stafford County Public Schools)8987
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Colonial Forge High)8751
 36%
   End of Course VA and US History (Stafford County Public Schools)7942
 37%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Colonial Forge High)8480
 4%
   End of Course World History I (Stafford County Public Schools)8172
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Colonial Forge High)8849
 39%
   End of Course World History II (Stafford County Public Schools)8556
 29%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20841996
 4.2%
African American540534
 1.1%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian86116
 34.9%
Hispanic315335
 6.3%
Pacific Islander58
 60%
White961801
 16.6%
Two or More Races170196
 15.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%25.9%
 7.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Forge High

Colonial Forge High ranks 101st of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Colonial Forge High are 38% White, 27% African American, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,982 students attended Colonial Forge High.

Colonial Forge High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anthony Burns Elementary
Elementary : Winding Creek Elementary


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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