CHARLES J. COLGAN SR. HIGH SCHOOL
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High is a public high school that is part of the Prince William County Public Schools school district, located in Manassas, VA with about 2,283 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 125 teachers, Charles J. Colgan Sr. High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, located in Manassas, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school within the Prince William County Public Schools district. Opened in 2016, the school is well-regarded for its modern facilities and its status as a specialized hub for the arts. It is home to the Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA), a competitive magnet program that attracts students from across the county to pursue intensive study in areas such as dance, music, theater, visual arts, and creative writing alongside their core academic requirements.
Beyond its focus on the arts, Colgan High School maintains a comprehensive academic environment and a strong emphasis on student extracurricular involvement. The school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust athletic programs, and numerous student-led clubs, fostering a community that encourages both intellectual growth and school spirit. By integrating a high-level arts conservatory model with a traditional high school experience, Colgan serves as a significant educational landmark in the region, preparing a diverse student body for post-secondary success.
For more information, contact Charles J. Colgan Sr. High at (571) 374-6550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Manassas, VA 20112
(571) 374-6550
CHARLES J. COLGAN SR. HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Manassas, VA with about 2,283 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Prince William County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 2,283
- Teachers:
- 125.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 2,283 students
- White
- 48.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.2%
- Black or African American
- 18.2%
- Asian
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.7%
- Male
- 45.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.