Charles J. Colgan Senior High School

Charles J. Colgan Senior High School

Public Pre-K, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
13833 Dumfries Rd,  Manassas, VA
Prince William County Public Schools
4.3
4.2
2,945 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal Timothy L. Healey, Ed.d
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
94%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
98.1%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
94%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
175
Full Time Teachers
175
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
29
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
292:1

Student Diversity

Female
56.2%
Male
43.8%
White
43.2%
Hispanic
20.4%
Black
19%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
Two or more races
8.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#3 Best HS for the Arts in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 710 Students
George Mason University 686 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 631 Students
University of Virginia 541 Students
Virginia Tech 536 Students
William & Mary 313 Students
Old Dominion University 258 Students
New York University 228 Students
Christopher Newport University 215 Students
University of Mary Washington 194 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 214 Students
Business 207 Students
Biology 199 Students
Computer Science 131 Students
Nursing 124 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 90 Students
Pre-Law Studies 89 Students
Political Science and Government 85 Students
Criminology 82 Students
Marketing 80 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 201 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/29/2025
I am currently a senior at Colgan and have attended the school for all four years of high school. Transitioning to high school from middle school was very intimidating especially after quarantine, but during freshman orientation I knew that this school would be a good place for me. This high school has a wide variety of clubs and sports giving everyone a chance to find their place. I can't really think of much I would want changed except the security at the school can be a little rude.
5.0 Senior
1/22/2025
I love it there especially the CFPA dance program I've been apart of since my freshman year. Am the teachers are amazing in the field they teach. I've meet fantastic life long friends at Colgan.
5.0 Senior
1/1/2025
There's always going to be a helping hand with any question you have. Whether it's students, teachers or other members of administration.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 21 Reviews
1.0 teacher
10/17/2024
Do not move to Coles District if you expect your children to be well-prepared for life. W are most appreciative for the 30% of the effective and knowledgeable Educators who helped my three sons succeed along the way...(30/70 - great/horrible). Unfortunately, at the administrative level, when "They"...
5.0 parent
10/8/2024
very sigma school, totally recommend for sigmas.
3.0 student
11/13/2023
The teachers tend to be engaging at least in the classes I've been in. I think the biggest issues in the learning side are the social studies and math classes. I've had excellent teachers in both departments, but most of the time the lessons are lectures and the work is the same all the time. I unde...
1.0 teacher
5/19/2023
From the principal down, this school has shown our family they lack the experience, preparation, and efficient/effective resources required for our students to be successful across All domains. Both have been withdrawn from PWCS "educational" practices. Packing now to move to a school system with th...

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Charles J. Colgan Senior High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Manassas, VA, in the Independent Hill neighborhood, and is served by the Prince William County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 2,945 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 94% are proficient in reading. Charles J. Colgan Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 98.1%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $589,003. Discover additional schools in the area, like C.D. Hylton High School, Louise A. Benton Middle School, Herbert J. Saunders Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Manassas has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Charles J. Colgan Senior High School.

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