Gar-Field High

gar-fieldhs.pwcs.edu/

2,524 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gar-Field High School, located in Woodbridge, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Prince William County Public Schools district. Known for its diverse student body and long-standing presence in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which provides academically rigorous coursework and global learning opportunities for students aiming for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gar-Field High serves as a central hub for the surrounding Woodbridge area. The school emphasizes a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the multicultural fabric of Northern Virginia. By providing a blend of traditional educational pathways and advanced specialized programs, Gar-Field strives to prepare its students to meet the challenges of a competitive global landscape while maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement.

2,524

Total Students

159.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gar-Field High
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	1,618
Black	457
Asian	210
Two or More	70
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,618 (64.1%)
Black
457 (18.1%)
Asian
210 (8.3%)
White
165 (6.5%)
Two or More
70 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

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:	(703)730-7000
Website:	http://gar-fieldhs.pwcs.edu/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	159.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,711
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 43

Grade 9 675

Grade 10 647

Grade 11 567

Grade 12 592