DOMINION HIGH

21326 Augusta Dr.
Sterling, VA 20164

www.lcps.org/dhs

1,505 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Dominion High School, located in the Cascades community of Sterling, Virginia, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Loudoun County Public Schools system, the institution is known for its diverse student body and a strong emphasis on balancing academic achievement with extracurricular involvement. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to pursue excellence in both their studies and their personal interests.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dominion High offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career and technical education programs, and specialized electives designed to prepare students for higher education and the workforce. The school is also highly active in athletics and the arts, boasting competitive sports teams and robust music and theater departments. With its focus on community engagement and student development, Dominion High remains a central pillar of the Sterling area, striving to equip its graduates with the skills and character needed for success in an evolving global society.

1,505

Total Students

125.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOMINION HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	530
Hispanic	587
Black	90
Asian	222
Two or More	64
American Indian	12

Hispanic
587 (39.0 %)
White
530 (35.2 %)
Asian
222 (14.8 %)
Black
90 (6.0 %)
Two or More
64 (4.3 %)
American Indian
12 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone:	(571)434-4400
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/dhs
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	1,505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	125.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	651
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 18

Grade 9 372

Grade 10 403

Grade 11 337

Grade 12 375