Briar Woods High

22525 Belmont Ridge Road
Ashburn, VA 20148

www.lcps.org/bwhs

1,862 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Briar Woods High School, located in Ashburn, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 within the Loudoun County Public Schools system. Since its opening in 2005, the school has established a strong reputation for academic rigor and a comprehensive extracurricular program. It is well-regarded for its diverse range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust fine arts department, and a strong emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary success through various specialized academic tracks.

Beyond the classroom, Briar Woods is widely recognized for its high-achieving athletic programs and active student life, often fostering a strong sense of community spirit among its student body. The campus features modern facilities designed to support both collaborative learning and competitive athletics, serving as a hub for the surrounding Ashburn community. With a focus on both character development and academic excellence, Briar Woods continues to be one of the notable educational institutions in Northern Virginia.

1,862

Total Students

130.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briar Woods High
Demographic	Student Count
White	730
Hispanic	137
Black	131
Asian	746
Two or More	111
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
746 (40.1%)
White
730 (39.2%)
Hispanic
137 (7.4%)
Black
131 (7.0%)
Two or More
111 (6.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone:	(703)957-4400
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/bwhs
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	130.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Grade 9 511

Grade 10 407

Grade 11 475

Grade 12 453

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Briar Woods High
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	16
Grade 9	511
Grade 10	407
Grade 11	475
Grade 12	453

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Briar Woods High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	953	51.2%
Male	909	48.8%

High School 9th - 12th

W.O. Robey High

Loudoun County Public Schools

59 Students

21328 AUGUSTA DRIVE
Sterling, VA 20164 (8.8 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th