Charles J. Colgan Sr. High

13833 Dumfries Rd
Manassas, VA 20112

2,907 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,907

Total Students

160.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles J. Colgan Sr. High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,256
Hispanic	592
Black	552
Asian	253
Two or More	236
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	7

White
1,256 (43.2 %)
Hispanic
592 (20.4 %)
Black
552 (19.0 %)
Asian
253 (8.7 %)
Two or More
236 (8.1 %)
American Indian
11 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince William County Public Schools
Phone:	(571)374-6550
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,907
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	160.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	715
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	132

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Grade 9 716

Grade 10 702

Grade 11 762

Grade 12 707