Gainesville High School serves 2,435 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Gainesville High School's student population of 2,435 students has grown by 77% over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has grown by 67% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
8%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
14%
22%
White
43%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gainesville High School?
2,435 students attend Gainesville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gainesville High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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