Profile: Prince William County High Schools

These are the high schools in the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, and Prince William County.

Manassas City

Manassas City Schools rank 144th of 345 city school districts in Virginia.

Osbourn High School (Manassas)

Osbourn High School (Manassas City) has recently instituted an education program designed for college preparation. Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is an elective class offered to students who would like to prepare for four-year universities. The curriculum features writing, inquiry, collaboration, reading, note-taking, study skills, and college/career/motivational activities. College students serve as tutors in the classroom twice a week. Field trips to surrounding universities educate students to local undergraduate opportunities. Students must take notes in classes on a daily basis. Participants must also satisfy program requirements of citizenship, attendance, and a grades. The Osbourn High School Career & Technical Education Department offers courses in business and information technology, family and consumer science, marketing, and trade and industrial education. The fine arts program supports art (various course work), bands, choirs, guitar, orchestras, and theatre.
Osbourn High School has 2,125 students with 140 full-time teachers (14.6 to 1 ratio). The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results ranked Osbourn High School 307th of 315 public high schools in Virginia. This resulted in a warning for accreditation. The average SOL math score was 39%, while reading was 78%. The remaining average SOL score by subject: Writing: 74%, Geometry: 65%, Algebra: 60%, Algebra II: 38%, Chemistry: 74%, Biology: 76%, Earth Science: 67%, English Reading: 78%, Geography: 78%, Virginia & U. S. History: 68%, World History I: 64%, World History II: 56%. Approximately 39% of students at Osbourn High School receive free or discounted lunches.

Manassas Park

Manassas Park City Schools rank 257th of 345 city school districts in Virginia.

Manassas Park High School (Manassas Park)

Manassas Park High School (Cougars) is at 8200 Euclid Avenue Manassas Park, Virginia. It is the only public high school serving students of Manassas Park. It offers students an advanced placement program allowing them to earn 15 college credits while in high school. Eligible seniors in the Early College Scholars Program use courses in the Advanced Placement (AP) Program to get a head start on college. Qualifying courses include: Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English Language & Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Government, Music Theory, Physics, Statistics, and U. S. History.
Manassas Park High School has 790 students with 52 full-time teachers (15: 1 ratio). The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) test results ranked Manassas Park High School 304th of 315 (worse than 96.5%) public high schools in Virginia. This resulted in a warning for accreditation. The average SOL math score was 39%, while reading was 78%. The remaining average SOL score by subject: Writing: 85%, Geometry: 54%, Algebra I: 55%, Algebra II: 35%, Chemistry: 78%, Biology: 75%, Earth Science: 71%, English Reading: 86%, Geography: 83%, Virginia & U. S. History: 82%, World History I: 73%, World History II: 74%. Approximately 52% of students at Osbourn High School receive free or discounted lunches. Manassas Park City Schools rank 257th of 345 city school districts in Virginia.
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Manassas Park Public Schools

Prince William County

Prince William County Public Schools rank 34th of 117 public school districts.

Battlefield High School (Haymarket)

The Washington Post ranks the most challenging high schools (Challenge Index) by adding all Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge (Advanced International Certificate of Education) tests taken in a year, then dividing by the number of graduating seniors. Battlefield High School ranks 61st (Virginia) and 901st (United States), according to The Washington Post list of America’s Most Challenging High Schools (Challenge Index). Patriot High Schools was the highest of Prince William County high schools with a challenge index of 4.31. Osbourn Park was next (3.195), followed by Forest Park (2.762), Woodbridge (2.611), Hylton (2.511), Brentsville (2.412), Potomac (2.300), Battlefield (2.251), Stonewall Jackson (1.615), Gar-Field (1.352), and Freedom (1.314).
Battlefield High School opened August 19, 2004 as the 9th high school in the Prince William County Public School District. There are 250 staff members serving 2,615 students. The campus has a primary academic building, an observation tower and residence for security, and a state-of-the-art athletic stadium complex. The academic facility covers 276,000 square feet on an 80 acre campus. About 95% of graduating students at Battlefield High School attend college. Virginia Standards of Learning tests place Battlefield High School 29th of 315 high schools (better than 90.8%).
Students enrolled in Prince William County Public Schools can apply to attend Battlefield High School to participate in the IT Program (Center for Information Technology) for courses targeting network engineering to digital art in the Information Technology Industry. Other than the traditional departments of mathematics, language arts, sciences, and social studies, Battlefield High School offers instruction in business, finance, marketing, technical education, foreign language (Spanish, French, German, and Latin), visual art, photography, instrumental and choral music, driver’s education, health and physical education, family and consumer sciences, and special education. The Library Media Center delivers instruction and research resources. Special Programs include criminal justice and Air Force JROTC. Advanced Placement courses offered at Battlefield High School include: English, History & Social Science, Math & Computer Science, Sciences, Studio Art, and World Languages and Cultures.
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Battlefield High School
Battlefield Athletics

Brentsville District High School (Nokesville)

Brentsville District High School was opened on September 5, 1929. The school was first in the community building at 12625 Fitzwater Drive Nokesville, Virginia Nokesville Elementary School). Brentsville District High School consisted of grades 1 through 11 until the current building opened as a high school and middle school. It served as both until 2002 when Brentsville Middle School students were transferred to Marsteller Middle School in Bristow. The original Brentsville High School became Nokesville Elementary school in 1964 when the present Brentsville District High School opened at 12109 Aden Road. In 2006, a new gymnasium was constructed at Brentsville District High School, and the original gymnasium became the library. Brentsville District High School now serves more than 800 students (capacity 1,110) from the areas of Nokesville and Bristow in Prince William County.
Brentsville District High School offers the Cambridge Programme. Cambridge International Examinations provides examinations and qualifications in more than 160 countries. The statistics include a student/teacher ratio is 17 to 1 (817 students to 59 teachers) which is 3rd best in the district. Advanced placement courses have a 38% student participation rate, and there are 35 student groups. Brentsville District High School is ranked 8th among 11 high schools in Prince William County, and it ranks 234th of 315 Virginia public high schools (worse than 74.3%). Approximately 85% of students at Brentsville District High School attend institutions of higher learning after graduation. Standards of Learning proficiency test scores. English: 94% Mathematics: 72% History: 92% Science: 92%. The Brentsville District High School on-time graduation rate: 92.4%.
Brentsville District High School graduates with advanced diplomas: 52.4%, standard diplomas: 44.8%, completing the Career and Technical Education Program: 35.2%. The student body is made up of 11.2% gifted students, 48.5% career and technical education students, 2.6% ESOL students, 11.2% special education students, and 12.6% economically disadvantaged students (Source: PWCPS). The communities west of Lucasville Road (Route 692) and north of Prince William County Parkway (Route 234) are in the Brentsville District High School attendance zone. Grades K through 8 in this zone attend Nokesville School.
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Brentsville District High School

Forest Park High School (Woodbridge-Montclair)

Forest Park High School opened in 2000. Its attendance zone includes Ashland subdivision and surrounding communities along Dumfries Road (Route 234). Forest Park High School is the Center for Information Technology for Prince William County Public Schools. Course highlights at Forest Park include: Accounting, Business Law, Business Principals, Child Development, Computer Systems Technology, Computer Graphics and Design, Computer Science, Database Applications (Management & Administration), Economy & Finance, Engineering, Multimedia, Programming, and Network Design & Engineering (I, II, III, & IV), Multimedia Software Design & Development, AP Computer Science (java programming), Basic and Advanced Computer Math, Office Internship with IT Staff, and Cyber Security Summer Program.. Fine & Performing Arts courses include: Advanced, Intermediate, & 9th Grade Band & Ensembles, A. P. Art, Art Portfolio Preparation, Chorus, Computer Art, Concert Choir, Marching Band, Orchestra (several levels), and Studio Art. Other notable classes are Advanced Placement Psychology, and Comparative Government & Politics. Forest Park High School also has an extensive Special Education Program, and Army JROTC.
Advanced Placement Courses: English Literature & Composition, U. S. Government, American History, Comparative Government & Politics, World History, Economics, Computer Science, Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, French, Spanish, Music Theory, Studio Art, 2-D Drawing, and Psychology.
Activities & Clubs: Army JROTC, Learn and Serve, Academic Team, America’s Club, Dance Team, Drama Club, Environmental Club, FBLA, Future Educators Association, Math League, Model United Nations, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Relay for Life Club, Robotics Team, Social Studies Honor Society, Student Ambassador Program, and Theater Sports.
Forest Park High School SOL, VAAP, and VGLA test results reported by Prince William County Public Schools:
Reading: 92%; Writing: 92%; Math: 76%; History: 90%; Science: 90%. SOL test results place Forest Park High School 4th of 11 high schools in Prince William County, and 168th of 315 (worse than 53.3%) Virginia public high schools. The student-teacher ratio is 19.7 to 1, and average class size 26-29 for English, Math, Science, and social studies. The on-time graduation rate is 91%, graduates with advanced diplomas: 54%, graduates with standard diplomas: 43%, plans to attend 2 & 4 year college: 81%, plans to complete a career and technical education program: 42%. Failure rate: 5%. There were 71% of graduates who participated in SAT College Board testing. The average score was 1,519. Students participating in special programs: Gifted: 19.7%; Career & Technical Programs: 52.6%; ESOL: 3.9%; Special Education: 8.6%; Economically Disadvantaged: 23.8%.
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Forest Park High School

Freedom High School (Woodbridge)

Freedom High School opened on September 11, 2004. Prince William County officials dedicated its memorial to the citizens of Prince William County who were murdered at the hands of terrorists on September 11, 2001. Honoring the memory of those victims is a 62′ diameter sundial near the main entrance to the school. The names of these victims are inscribed on bricks surrounding the sundial. Four brass plates are placed on the face of the dial to mark the times when the four airplanes struck the North and South Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and the field in Pennsylvania. We should never forget.
Freedom High School is at 15201 Neabsco Mills Road Woodbridge, Virginia 22191. It is directly across from the Manassas Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. It is the Prince William County Public Schools Center for Environmental and Natural Science. This 4 year program includes studies in laboratory and field exercises, and is integrated with other disciplines for students to understand relationships between environmental science and other studies designed to understand relationships with everyday life. Students are required to participate in community activities and business partnerships designed to develop an appreciation of the environment.
Freedom High School has an enrollment of 1,921 students. It is ranked 7th among the 11 Prince William County High Schools, 221 of 315 Virginia high schools (worse than 70.2%). Freedom High School through Northern Virginia Community College is offering after-school tutoring to students, and SAT courses and an “AP Institute” to prepare students for advanced placement classes. Approximately 66% of Freedom High School students continue to pursue higher education after graduation.
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Gar-Field High School (Woodbridge-Dale City)

The first Garfield High School was completed in 1953 and named after Gilmer Garber (farmer) and Grover Manderfield (businessman). These men provided the 20 acres of land to Prince William County which became the Gar-Field High School campus adjacent to Jefferson Davis Highway (U. S. Route 1). This property became the Prince William County Government Center (East), and the original Gar-Field High School became the Dr. A. J. Ferlazzo Building. Other county buildings (library, health center, and police station) were also built on this land grant to Prince William County.
The second Gar-Field High School was completed in 1972 at 14000 Smoketown Road in Woodbridge, Virginia. It has 2,575 students (2,839 capacity) serving the communities of Dumfries, Montclair, Dale City, and Woodbridge. It is best known for its International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, Robotics Program, more than 50 clubs and activities, accredited day care system for student-parents, Marine JROTC, and athletic department. Gar-Field High School ranks 9th of 11 high schools in Prince William County, and 239th of 315 high schools in Virginia (worse than 75.9%). It is an accredited by the Virginia Board of Education with a warning.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Gar-Field High School is a prestigious worldwide program that offers a challenging 2 year challenging course of study leading to examinations. It is designed for 11th and 12th grade students intending to attend college after graduation. The IB Program provides different linguistic, cultural, and educational backgrounds with the intellectual, social, and critical perspectives necessary for their success in a global society. Students in the IB Program are also expected to complete a minimum of 150 hours of community service.
Gar-Field High School Statistics
Students seeking higher education after graduation: 80%
Students receiving advanced diplomas: 28%
Standard diplomas: 59%
Students completing career and technical education programs: 54%
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Gar-Field High School

Governor’s School at Innovation Park (George Mason University-Prince William Campus) Manassas

This is Bull Run Hall at George Mason University Prince William Campus. The Governor’s School at Innovation Park is a program with focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This program is designed to serve gifted students from Manassas City, Manassas Park City, and Prince William County school districts on the Prince William Campus of George Mason University. Students attend computer science, mathematics, engineering, mathematics, research, and science classes in the mornings, returning to assigned high schools for afternoon courses in language arts, social studies, electives, sports, and activities. The Governor’s School at Innovation Park serves approximately 115 gifted and talented students from thirteen high schools in the three participating school divisions. Most classes are dual enrollment options through George Mason University. There are approximately 115 students enrolled at the Governors School at Innovation Park from grades 11 and 12. It is a competitive application process. Details are provided in the below link.
The courses listed below are dual enrollment courses through George Mason University.
Mathematics: Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus I, II, III, and Linear Algebra.
Science: Biology I and II, Chemistry I and II, Physics I and II, Microbiology and Anatomy, Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry, Introduction to Environmental Chemistry.
Engineering and Technology: Introduction to Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Computer Science I and II, *Inventions and Innovations.
Research: Research I and II.
* Indicates the subject is not a duel enrollment course.
The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) at 6560 Braddock Road in Alexandria, Virginia is another magnet school available to gifted students from Prince William County Public Schools. It is a mathematics, science, and technology program of Fairfax County Public Schools. The curriculum focuses on research, problem solving, and academic curiosity. As the regional magnet Governor’s School for Science and Technology in Northern Virginia, the school also considers applicants from Fairfax City, Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church, and Loudoun County school districts.
Coursework at TJHSST includes: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Automation and Robotics, Biotechnology, Chemical Analysis, Communication Systems, Computer Systems, Computer Assisted Design, Energy Systems, Microelectronics, Neuroscience, Oceanography/Geophysical Systems, Optics and Modern Physics, Prototyping and Engineering Materials. TJHSST has a full compliment of athletic teams and activities. It has 1,854 students and 108 teachers (17:1 ratio). Students have a 100% advanced placement test pass rate. TJHSST has been recognized as the best school in the nation (currently #4) by U. S. News & World Report, and is normally ranked as the best school in Virginia.
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Governors School at Innovation Park
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology

Cecil D. Hylton Senior High School (Woodbridge-Dale City)

Cecil D. Hylton High School opened in 1991 at 14051 Spriggs Road Woodbridge, Virginia 22193. It is a fully accredited high school in the Prince William County Public Schools District. There are 2,240 students at Hylton, and the student-teacher ratio is 17.7 students for each teacher. The attendance zone for C. D. Hylton High School is between Dumfries Road & Dale Boulevard, and Minnieville Road & Hoadly Road. Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) testing ranks Hylton 212th of 315 (worse than 67.3) public high schools in Virginia. Hylton High School ranks 6th of 11 high schools in Prince William County Public Schools.
SOL Results:
Writing: 92%, Geometry: 80%, Algebra I: 80%, Algebra II: 69%, Chemistry: 90%, Biology: 84%, Earth Science: 86%, English Reading: 91%, Geography: 100%, History: 94%, Virginia & U. S. History: 87%, World History I: 84%, World History II: 81%.
Specialty Programs:
Center for International Studies and Languages
Air Force JROTC
Automotive Technology
Special Education
T. V. Production Center
Gifted Education
Governor’s School
Hylton High School Auto Technology Program has met requirements of certification by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation. Students prepare for certification exams by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence in five areas: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair, Engine Repair, Engine Performance, Electrical/Electronic Systems and Brakes.
The Gifted Education program at Hylton offers AP courses, seminar services, conference services, conference with independent study, Academic summer Residential Governor’s Schools, and Gifted Education Multidisciplinary Seminar (GEMS).
Advanced Placement Courses:
Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Chinese Language and Culture, Comparative Government & Politics, Computer Science A, English Literature and Composition, European History, French Language and Culture, German Language & Culture, Human Geography, Italian Language and Culture, Japanese Language and Culture, Latin, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Psychology, Physics (Electricity & Magnetism), Physics (Mechanics), Spanish Literature and Culture, Statistics, Studio Art, U. S. Government & Politics, U. S. History, World History.
Student Clubs:
DECA, EDGE Club, Environmental Club, FBLA, Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), French Club, French Honor Society, Future Educators of America, German Club, Italian Club, It’s Academic Team, Junior Civitans Club, Model United Nations, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Quill & Scroll, Robotics Club, Russian Club, Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), and the Tai Chi Club.
The Irene V. Hylton Planetarium:
The planetarium is open to the public for scheduled laser shows. Tickets are $10.00 and shows are set to the following music:
Beatles, Country, Holidays, Hypnotica, Led Zeppelin, Magic, Metallica, Pink Floyd, Pop, Retro 80′s, U2, Vinyl (Classic Rock).
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Cecil D. Hylton High School
Irene V. Hylton Planetarium

Osbourn Park Senior High School (Manassas)

Osbourn Park Senior High School The Biotechnology Center is part of Prince William County Public Schools. Osbourn Park Senior High School (Manassas) has four-year specialty programs in automotive technology, biotechnology, Navy JROTC, and practical nursing. Other highlights of Osbourn Park include a 64% advanced placement student participation rate, 20:1 student/teacher ratio, 2,786 student enrollment, 92.3% average reading proficiency and 80.5 average math proficiency. Osbourn Park ranks 103rd of 315 (better than 67.3%) Virginia high schools based on Standards of Learning tests administered by the Virginia Department of Education. The Washington Post ranks the most challenging high schools (Challenge Index) by adding all Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate, and Cambridge (Advanced International Certificate of Education) tests taken in a year, then dividing by the number of graduating seniors. Patriot High School was ranked first (4.31) in Prince William County. But Osbourn Park was second (3.195). Both high schools ranked in the top 2% nationally of the Challenge Index.
Specialty Programs
The Automotive Technology Program has three courses: Introduction to Automotive Technology, Automotive Technology I, and Automotive Technology II. Students may begin the first course in this series in their sophomore year.
Introduction to Automotive Technology (one-credit) is designed to teach students basic measures of shop safety and procedures, and automotive care and maintenance. The topics cover careers in the automotive industry, safety, automotive math, service manuals, maintenance services, tires and wheels, brake and engine fundamentals. Students successfully finishing this course need to submit an application for Automotive Technology I.
Automotive Technology I (two credits) is designed to teach students the daily procedures for mechanics in the Automotive industry. It provides students with basic skills in auto mechanics by providing students with an environment close to automotive repair work places found in the automotive industry. Students execute skills required in vehicle maintenance and service on wheels and tires, steering and suspension, electrical (batteries, starters, alternators, lighting), brake system service, circuit protection and wiring, and basic engine repair.
Automotive Technology II (two-credits) is available to students successfully completing Automotive Technology I. This course is a detailed study of previous training while learning from on the job automotive repairs. Students study engine performance and major repairs (clutches, drive trains, and wheel alignments).
The Biotechnology Program is a four-year program for students interested in health sciences. The instruction focuses on theory and application of health sciences applied to world issues. The program provides opportunities to experience hands-on research projects. The Biotechnology Program also provides students an opportunity to qualify for enrollment in Advanced Placement science courses.
The Practical Nursing Program is an 18 month course with 9 months of classroom training, and 9 months of clinical training at hospitals and health facilities in Prince William County. Classes are 2.5 hours each school day and students must maintain a 79% average throughout the program. Students completing both phases of training are eligible to take the examination administered by the Virginia Board of Nursing to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Subjects in the Practical Nursing Program includes: Practical Nursing I & II, Personal & Vocational Relationships, Growth & Development, Fundamentals of Nursing, Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology, Pharmacology, Practical Nursing III, Medical/Surgical Nursing, Patient Care, Medication Administration, Mental Health Nursing, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Gerontology, Home Health, Community Health, Physician’s Offices, Outpatient Diagnostic Areas, Emergency Nursing, Preoperative Nursing, Labor & Delivery, and Pediatrics.
Student participation in special programs at Osbourn Park includes 22% in gifted programs, 58% in Career and Technical Education programs, 6% in the ESOL Program, 7.4% in Special Education programs, and 24.3% in economically disadvantaged programs. Student clubs and activities at Osbourn Park Senior High School include: Navy JROTC, Academic Team, Arts and Academic Summer Residential Governor’s School, Biotech Club, Chemistry Club, Forensics, Future Educator’s Association, International Heritage Society, Model UN, National Honor Society, Robotics Team, and more.
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Osbourn Park Senior High School

Patriot High School (Nokesville)

Patriot High School is at 10504 Kettle Run Road Nokesville, Virginia 20181. It is the 11th high school opened (2011) by Prince William County Public Schools. It is fully accredited with an average SAT score of 1,529. During the 2013-2014 school year, Patriot High School had 2,620 students (2,053 capacity).
The Virginia Standards of Learning scores here are listed by Patriot High School, Prince William County high schools, and Virginia high schools.
Writing: 95.5, 89.1, 86.9
Biology: 95.5, 83.6, 82.6
English Reading: 96.4, 88.4, 88.8
Virginia & U. S. History: 96.2, 87.7, 85.7
Geometry: 89.5, 73.2, 75.7
Grade Distribution:
A: 38%
B: 34%
C: 18%
D: 8%
F: 2%
Patriot High School provides instruction in mathematics, language arts, sciences, social studies, business, finance, marketing, technical education, world languages, visual and performing arts, fine arts, photography, driver’s education, health, family and consumer sciences, physical education, special education, career and technical education, building trades (carpentry, electricity, masonry, and plumbing), culinary arts, early childhood development, Project Lead the Way Program (university engineering programs), Teachers for Tomorrow Program, and instruction for gifted students. Patriot High School uses the media center to assist with research and academic resources.
Links:
Patriot High School
Patriot High School Athletics

Potomac Senior High School (Dumfries)

Potomac Senior High School opened in 1981 at 3401 Panther Pride Drive Dumfries, Virginia. It has 1,635 students and 110 teachers. Approximately 84% of graduating students plan to participate in higher education. Potomac Senior High School ranks 5th of 11 high schools in Prince William County Public Schools, and 174th of 315 Virginia public high schools (worse than 55.2%).
Potomac Senior High School serves communities from South Woodbridge (Neabsco Road) to communities in Dumfries, and Cardinal Drive communities on the north side above I-95 and on the south side from the Forest Park High School attendance zone to Jefferson Davis Highway (U. S. Route 1). Potomac Senior High School is the Cambridge Centre for Mathematics and Physical Sciences in Prince William County Public Schools. The Cambridge Program is a four-year program of mathematics, sciences, language arts, and the humanities. The Cambridge Program is offered through The University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
The other special programs at Potomac Senior High School include culinary arts, criminal justice, Navy JROTC, and welding. Potomac’s Culinary Arts Program is a career and technical education pursuit with 3 courses. Students of the Culinary Arts Program will be ServSafe certified and graduate with work-ready knowledge and skills. ServSafe provides basic food safety certifications required by many restaurants for management positions. Culinary students are taught advanced culinary skills by an experienced chef using training materials from the Culinary Institute of America and a new state-of-the-art commercial kitchen.
The Criminal Justice Program provides students with academic subjects which prepare students who pursue a career in law enforcement and the course material taught at police academies. Subjects in the Criminal Justice Program include: Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Definitions of Types of Crimes, Defensive Tactics and Handcuffing Techniques, Introduction to Criminal Investigations, Introduction to Crime Scene Investigations, Use of Force Continuum, Court Procedures, Crime Prevention,
Arrest and Custody Procedures, Traffic and Patrol Procedures, Career Considerations, and Physical Fitness. If law enforcement is part of your future, this program will prepare you for the duties assigned to a patrol officer in Prince William County.
The Welding Program teaches students to apply math, engineering and science principles at the only welding facility in Prince William County Public Schools. The welding laboratory at Potomac Senior High School trains all modern welding industry techniques. Participants of the Welding Program can also earn college credits with Northern Virginia Community College while learning this trade in high school. Students can also become certified welders through this program.
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Potomac Senior High School
Potomac Athletics

Stonewall Jackson Senior High School (Manassas)

Stonewall Jackson Senior High School (Manassas) is a magnet school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. The IB program emphasizes multicultural perspectives, advanced studies, community service, and extensive writing. Students participate during their junior and senior years, and all participating students may earn advanced placement standing. Students can receive college credit for successful completion of IB certificate exams. Stonewall Jackson also supports Air Force JROTC and cosmetology.
The on-time graduation rate at Stonewall Jackson is 85.5%. Students receiving advanced diplomas: 35.2%; Standard diplomas: 54%; Attending college (2 & 4 year): 89.2%; and participating in the Career & Technical Education program: 63%. Stonewall Jackson has been accredited with warning (reading proficiency: 83%; math proficiency: 60%; writing proficiency: 87%; and science proficiency: 75%). The total enrollment is 2,545 (2,409 designed capacity) with 30% participation in the International Baccalaureate program, and 26% in advanced placement courses. The student body at Stonewall Jackson has an 11.4% enrollment in gifted programs, 18% in the ESOL Program, 11.4% in the Special Education Program, and 51% are registered as economically disadvantaged. Te course failure rate at Stonewall Jackson is 9.5%. Stonewall Jackson ranks 274 of 315 Virginia public high schools while Prince William County Public Schools rank 34th of 117 Virginia school districts.
Student clubs and organizations at Stonewall Jackson includes: Air Force JROTC, American Sign Language Club, Astronomy Club, Drama Club, Ecology Club, English Honor Society, FBLA, Future Educators Association, Latin Rhythms Dance Team, Model UN, National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Todays Students and Tomorrows Teachers, and the Video Game Club.
Related link:
Stonewall Jackson High School

Woodbridge Senior High School (Woodbridge-Lake Ridge)

Woodbridge Senior High School (WSHS) is the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts in Prince William County Public Schools. It opened for the 1964-1965 school year in Marumsco Hills. It became Woodbridge Middle School after the student body was moved to this building for the 1974-1975 school year at 3001 Old Bridge Road (Lake Ridge) Woodbridge, Virginia 22192. The student body now consists of 2,760 (designed capacity is 2,734). Woodbridge Senior High School is fully-credited with a 54% AP participation rate. The Virginia Standards of Learning test results rank Woodbridge Senior High School at 243rd of 315 Virginia public high schools (worse than 77.1%). This ranking is tenth of eleven high schools in Prince William County Public Schools.
The average class size at Woodbridge Senior High School is between 26-28, and the breakdown of students participating in special programs is 19.4% in gifted programs, 56.2% in Career and Technical Education programs, 7.4% in special education programs, 7.7% in ESOL, and 35.5% are registered as economically disadvantaged. These are the results of SOL testing:
Writing: 89%, Geometry: 72%, Algebra I: 66%, Algebra II: 64%, Chemistry: 76%, Biology: 83.3%, Earth Science: 82%, English Reading: 90%, Geography: 91%, Virginia and U. S. History: 88%, World History I: 93%, World History II: 86%.
Specialty Programs
The Advanced Placement Scholars program at Woodbridge High School supports students seeking advanced studies throughout their 4 years in high school. The program offers students Advanced Placement courses (AP), college tours in grades 11 & 12, instruction through the counseling department, peer mentoring, tutoring, and peer and faculty study sessions, practice AP exams, and preparation for SAT & ACT tests.
The Center for the Fine & Performing Arts is a four-year program housed at Woodbridge Senior High School in Woodbridge, Virginia. Young artists from Prince William County can audition to begin an intensive study of Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental or Vocal Music, and Music Technology. Theater and Visual Arts auditions are held each year in January.
Cosmetology is another special program at Woodbridge High School. It’s a two-year program which leads to state obtaining a Virginia license. Students applying for the cosmetology program must do so at the end of their 10th grade year. Students attending Woodbridge Senior High School, Potomac Senior High School, Gar-Field High School, Forest Park High School, and Freedom High School will attend Woodbridge Senior High School after first period on cosmetology days. County transportation is provided between schools.
Project Lead the Way is a program designed for students to study university engineering courses while in high school. Classes consist of lectures and field training components. Students learn about project work in the engineering industry by working in design teams, using engineering software, brainstorming with team members, and creating prototypes. The program leads to a standardized national final exam for college credits. Woodbridge Senior High School offers these classes as part of the Project Lead the Way program: Introduction to Engineering Design, Digital Electronics, Principles of Engineering, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and Engineering Development and Design.
Army ROTC at Woodbridge Senior High School is a four-year program designed to teach leadership principles under the direction of Army leadership. Special instruction in the Army ROTC program at Woodbridge Senior High School includes participation on the Academic Team, Color Guard Team, Rifle Team, Raider Team, and Drill Team.
There are several clubs and activities at Woodbridge Senior High School including: Robotics, Woodbridge Historical Society, Forensics, Journalism, Scholastic Bowl, Foreign Language Clubs, Science Bowl Team, Science & Ecology, Science Honor Society, Model UN, Drama Club, Creative Writing, and much more.
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Woodbridge Senior High School

Private High Schools

There a several Christian schools in Prince William County. They include: Calvary Christian School (Triangle), Christ Chapel Academy (Woodbridge), Emmanuel Christian School (Manassas-Yorkshire), Evangel Christian School (Woodbridge-Dale City), and Heritage Christian School at Heritage Baptist Church (Woodbridge-Dale City).

Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School (Dumfries)

Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School (PJPGCHS) is part of the Diocese of Arlington. It is next to Potomac Shores master planned community at 17700 Dominican Drive Dumfries, Virginia 22026. PJPGCHS is listed as a top 50 Catholic high school in America. Academics include: Religion, Bioethics, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Fine Arts (Drama), Physical Education, Communications and Media Arts. There are three levels of study offered for each academic discipline: Academic, Advanced, and Honors and Advanced Placement. Special education is available for special needs students through the Options Program. Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School has fall and spring varsity and junior varsity sports, as well as a sports medicine program and many clubs and activities. The 40-acre campus and facilities are impressive. A modern education is taught through eight science labs, modern library and research center, 500 seat theater with professional stage, lighting, and sound systems, a 1,000 seat main gym, and many other education and athletic amenities.
Clubs and groups at John Paul the Great Catholic High School include: Stella Maris (girls), Esto Vir (boys), Astronomy Club, Drama Club, Pro-Life Club, Service Club, Spanish Club, Student Ambassadors, Chess Club, Literary Club, Math Club, Forensics Club, Legion of Mary, Pier Giorgio Outdoor and Environmental Club, Latin Club, and more. PJPGCHS sponsors the National Honor Society, and World Language Honor Society in French, Latin, and Spanish. The Fine Arts Department offers students: Concert Chorus, Concert Band, AP Music Theory, AP Studio Art, Drawing Portfolio & 2D Design, AP Art History, Studio Art I and II, Speech and Debate, Advanced Forensics, Dance, Digital Photography, Drawing I and II, Portfolio Production/Drawing III and Painting, Clay Works, Beginning Sculpture, Acting, and Theatre Technology. Use the below link for course offerings.
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Pope John Paul the Great Catholic High School

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