Charles J. Colgan Sr. High

13833 Dumfries Rd
Manassas, VA 20112

colganhs.pwcs.edu/

2,956 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, located in Manassas, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school within the Prince William County Public Schools district. Opened in 2016, the school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its status as a specialized hub for the arts. It is home to the Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA), a competitive magnet program that attracts students from across the county to pursue intensive study in areas such as dance, music, theater, visual arts, and creative writing alongside their core academic requirements.

Beyond its focus on the arts, Colgan High School maintains a comprehensive academic environment and a strong emphasis on student extracurricular involvement. The school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust athletic programs, and numerous student-led clubs, fostering a community that encourages both intellectual growth and school spirit. By integrating a high-level arts conservatory model with a traditional high school experience, Colgan serves as a significant educational landmark in the region, preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success.

2,956

Total Students

170.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,188
Hispanic	658
Black	553
Asian	313
Two or More	229
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	10

White
1,188 (40.2%)
Hispanic
658 (22.3%)
Black
553 (18.7%)
Asian
313 (10.6%)
Two or More
229 (7.7%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.3%)
American Indian
5 (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:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(571)374-6550
Website:	http://colganhs.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	170.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	715
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	132

* 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 18

Grade 9 765

Grade 10 763

Grade 11 703

Grade 12 707