GAR-FIELD HIGH

2,550 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gar-Field High School, located in Woodbridge, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Prince William County Public Schools district. Known for its diverse student body and long-standing presence in the community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including robust athletic programs, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which provides academically rigorous coursework and global learning opportunities for students aiming for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Gar-Field High serves as a central hub for the surrounding Woodbridge area. The school emphasizes a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the multicultural fabric of Northern Virginia. By providing a blend of traditional educational pathways and advanced specialized programs, Gar-Field strives to prepare its students to meet the challenges of a competitive global landscape while maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement.

2,550

Total Students

151.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GAR-FIELD HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	1,596
Black	528
Asian	166
Two or More	76
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,596 (62.6 %)
Black
528 (20.7 %)
White
181 (7.1 %)
Asian
166 (6.5 %)
Two or More
76 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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:	(703)730-7000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,550
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	151.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,711
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 35

Grade 9 699

Grade 10 702

Grade 11 568

Grade 12 546