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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
  • 310 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    B-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Colonial Forge High School is a top 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

Colonial Forge High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
92%
Percent Proficient - Math
87%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1190
443 responses
Average ACT
27
102 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
Suburban
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
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
91%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.32 responses
Poll
81%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.32 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 99 responses
Report
  • Mr. Jones
    23%
  • The green wall
    22%
  • Singing "Don't Stop Believing" at the games
    12%
  • Homecoming
    11%
  • Pep rallies
    6%
  • Talent Show
    6%
  • Drama Productions
    5%

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%
95%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.39 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.39 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.39 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$61,569
Teachers in First/Second Year
15.5%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.42 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.42 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.42 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
86%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.51 responses
45%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.51 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.51 responses
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Colonial Forge High School Reviews

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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.
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I had a lot of access to some great programs at Forge, and lots of opportunities for college prep, SAT practice, Dual Enrollment, and Advanced Placement. It wasn't until I graduated that I realized that we had one of the greatest college prep programs in the district, and not until college did I realize how great this program prepared me for further academics. College courses were a breeze after I graduated and I couldn't figure out why!

Great sense of school spirit, and very well managed facility. I wasn't a very social person but I had a lot of great school memories as a Drama student and a (brief) participant in sports and other extracurriculars. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone for a great public school experience.
Colonial Forge is amazing! The teachers truly care for their students, which is an attribute that is quite important. This school also offers an array of classes which caters to everyones' own needs! However, I did wish they put more money towards the Performing Arts program.