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Prince William County Public Schools

Brentsville District High School

#8 in Best Public High Schools in Prince William County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Nokesville, VA
  • 169 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      C-
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C-
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    Brentsville District High School is an above average, public school located in Nokesville, VA. It has 1,056 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 72% of students are at least proficient in math and 94% in reading.
    Address
    12109 Aden Rd
    Nokesville, VA 20181
    Telephone
    (703) 594-2161
    Website
    pwcs.edu

    Brentsville District High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    94%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    72%
    Average Graduation Rate
    91%
    Average SAT
    1180
    154 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    22 responses
    AP Enrollment
    6%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $103,554
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,236
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $430,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.19 responses
    Poll
    63%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.19 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 62 responses
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    • Football games
      26%
    • Spirit week before homecoming
      24%
    • Prom
      11%
    • Basketball Games
      10%
    • Homecoming
      8%
    • Nokesville Day
      5%
    • Donkeyball
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,056
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    10%
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.22 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.22 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.22 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $60,391
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.4%
    70%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.33 responses
    79%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.33 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.33 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    High
    Boys Athletic Participation
    High
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,635/ year
    National
    $12,239
    72%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.32 responses
    34%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.32 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.32 responses
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    Brentsville District High School has excellent academics, teachers, and extracurricular activities. College Readiness is very good at Brentsville and made my first year of college better because of the teachers and the curriculum they taught. Administration works closely with all departments in the building to ensure that every subject receives enough resources. Resources include textbooks that are up to date and lab safety equipment for hands on learning. Sports and clubs at Brentsville advocate for themselves and reach out to all students. They encourage their peers to become involved in school through their interests and there are many clubs and sports teams for everyone to find something they are interested in joining.
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    I recently transferred to Brentsville during my Junior Year of high school. At first, I enjoyed the school due to the smaller population and high amount of school spirit. Everyone participated in spirit weeks, pep rallies, etc. and there was a high amount of involvement in after school sports, clubs, and community service. However, many teachers would play VERY OBVIOUS favorites and sometimes would not even know what they are talking about in regards to their subject. The Cambridge Program was not taken seriously and was not taught very well by teachers. Admin was not serious about punishment or rules; kids would skip all the time and nothing would be done or reported to admin. The school itself is lacking in diversity. A large majority is white and much of the student does not understand how to appreciate diversity or other cultures. Some teachers and students have tried to change the culture, however there has been push back.
    The one thing I enjoyed about Brentsville was the Cambridge International Program that comes from the Cambridge University in England and provides the students with college level classes that emphasize critical thinking skills. The Cambridge program helped prepare me for college by providing more in depth knowledge of history, literature, art, science, math, and social sciences. The Cambridge program not only provided me a more academically challenging class environment, but it also provided me a place where I was surrounded by students my age that have a desire to learn and a passion for knowledge and understanding. It allowed me to broaden my academic horizon and encouraged me to pursue my dream of higher education in an accredited institution and not settle for anything less than what I deserve.