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Colonial Forge High School
- AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Stafford, VA
- 360 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA
- TeachersB
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesA-
- Health & SafetyB+
- AdministrationB+
- SportsA
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
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- Cost of LivingC+
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingB+
Median Household Income
$106,773
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,543
National
$949Median Home Value
$334,600
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 86%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.43 responses
Poll
- 77%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.43 responses
Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,084
Free or Reduced Lunch
18%
- 92%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.50 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.50 responses
- 94%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.50 responses
Teachers
- 68%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.53 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.53 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.53 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
$11,141/ year
National
$12,239- 87%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.62 responses
- 45%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.62 responses
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.62 responses
Colonial Forge High School Reviews
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Colonial Forge has definitely made me into the person that I am today, even if I was not able to finish out my senior year. I am so grateful to have gone to a school that makes leaving so hard, so much so that I want to go back! I was in Student Leadership for my last two years of high school and that made me so much more appreciative to my teachers, administrators, and fellow classmates for their hard work to make Colonial Forge "one of America's top high schools." It is here that I learned the importance of respect, honor, and responsibility and I know that the lessons I have learned will take me far in life. There is so much more than just a student body and a staff at Colonial Forge High; there are life-long friends, life-altering teachers, and life-changing opportunities. A sports team becomes a family, a teacher becomes a stand-in parent, a classroom becomes a place to discover and explore, a pep rally becomes the epitome of school pride. A school becomes a home.
What I liked most about CFHS was the amount of spirit the school had, especially during homecoming week. The students would be decked out in their spirit outfits of the day and the hallways would have the coolest decorations (seniors usually had the best hallway). I love the atmosphere during that time of year, everyone is buzzing with excitement over our (usually) inevitable victory on Friday. On the other hand, though, many activities and sports at my school are grossly underfunded and unappreciated. The atmosphere surrounding some of these sports/activities can be tense as it is painfully obvious the student body and some faculty members do not care for said sport/activity whatsoever, leaving the students involved disheartened and defensive. In regards to academics I believe there are some amazing teachers as well as teachers who seem like they would rather be doing something else. The students are kind for the most part and their is a lack of diversity due to county population.
Colonial Forge is a great high school in terms of students and academics. The district is very nice and the majority of students live relatively privileged lives. It is a safe school with little violence and the people are accepting. The community of Colonial Forge is held together by years of knowing each other. However, the staff of the school is not as top notch as it seems from the outside. Students perform well in standardized tests due to their upbringing more than the actual teaching. Teachers at Forge do not all teach to the best of their abilities, it is almost like they see the well raised children and just send them off on their own rather than teaching them the material. A handful of teachers at the school truly care about their jobs as well as the students. The faculty could be better, but it is good that we have to challenge ourselves to be greater without the help of our teachers. Overall, the community in Colonial Forge is better than the actual teaching that goes on.