North Stafford High

1,982 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

North Stafford High School, located in Stafford, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution serving the diverse community of Stafford County. As a comprehensive public high school, it offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various elective options designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor, personal growth, and community involvement.

Beyond the classroom, North Stafford High maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture that includes a robust athletics program, competitive marching band, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations. The school spirit is a defining feature of the campus, often centered around its athletic teams and traditional school events. By balancing strong academic standards with diverse opportunities for student engagement, North Stafford High aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens who are prepared to succeed in an increasingly complex global society.

1,982

Total Students

162.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Stafford High
Demographic	Student Count
White	511
Hispanic	679
Black	524
Asian	106
Two or More	152
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
679 (34.3%)
Black
524 (26.4%)
White
511 (25.8%)
Two or More
152 (7.7%)
Asian
106 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)658-6150
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	162.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	854
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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

Grade 9 486

Grade 10 567

Grade 11 447

Grade 12 482