Gainesville High School is a Prince William County, Virginia public high school in the census-designated placed, Gainesville, Virginia. Gainesville High School is the 13th High School in Prince William County Public Schools and was opened on August 21, 2021.
Gainesville High School serves 2,648 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gainesville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Gainesville High School's student population of 2,648 students has grown by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 157 teachers has grown by 84% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,648 students
Total Classroom Teachers
157 teachers
Year Founded
2021
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gainesville High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
19%
8%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
14%
21%
White
42%
44%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Gainesville High School?
The graduation rate of Gainesville High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Gainesville High School?
2,648 students attend Gainesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Gainesville High School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gainesville High School?
Gainesville High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gainesville High School offer ?
Gainesville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Gainesville High School part of?
Gainesville High School is part of Prince William County School District.
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