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Stafford County Public Schools

Colonial Forge High School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in Stafford County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Stafford, VA
  • 319 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      A
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Colonial Forge High School is a highly rated, public school located in Stafford, VA. It has 2,146 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 92% in reading.
    Address
    550 Courthouse Rd
    Stafford, VA 22554
    Telephone
    (540) 658-6115
    Website
    stafford.schoolfusion.us
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    Colonial Forge High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    92%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    87%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1200
    480 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    105 responses
    AP Enrollment
    33%
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    Living in the Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      A+
    3. Housing
      B+
    Area Feel
    —
    Median Household Income
    $103,005
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,481
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $327,600
    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
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.36 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.36 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 113 responses
    Report
    • Mr. Jones
      22%
    • The green wall
      20%
    • Singing "Don't Stop Believing" at the games
      12%
    • Homecoming
      11%
    • Pep rallies
      7%
    • Drama Productions
      6%
    • Talent Show
      6%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,146
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    17%
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.43 responses
    84%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.43 responses
    93%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.43 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    17:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $61,569
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    15.5%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.46 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.46 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.46 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,367/ year
    National
    $12,239
    87%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.55 responses
    45%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.55 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.55 responses
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    Colonial Forge High School Reviews

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    Academics are spectacular! Teachers are super resourceful and put students' needs first! The atmosphere is very welcoming, especially when a new student arrives on campus.
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    Colonial Forge is a great school academically.We have lots of AP classes and many teachers care about their student's success. In addition, our arts programs are phenomenal and we have been a blue ribbon group for almost a decade. However, the school spends far too much time focusing on sports and other students are often neglected. Students there are also often rude and think very highly of themselves. It certainly doesn't help their pride when the administration is constantly calling us "the best high school in America".
    Colonial Forge is great for education. Most teachers are amazing, others are average, some make you want to drop out. The substitutes are VERY questionable at times but every school has strange substitutes. Colonial Forge, being the “good school” for whatever reason, has some really difficult college prep, aka. regular, classes for litterally no reason. Hard work will equate to at least a “B” (sometimes a “C” for classes that want to be difficult for no reason). Lunch time is litterally the worst. Students are shoved in one area that’s not big enough for all 700 (allegedly) students out there. The fact that we’re highschool students doesn’t help because sitting in the cafeteria can be equated to sitting in a gorrilla pen sometimes. Everyone’s loud and chaotic behavior can get pretty appalling. Thank God the library is available during lunch.