Colonial Forge High School

Colonial Forge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
550 Courthouse Rd,  Stafford, VA
Stafford County Public Schools
4.0
3.8
1,999 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Gregory O. Daniel
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
130
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
37
AP Pass Rate
68.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
7
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
259:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
White
40.1%
Black
26.8%
Hispanic
16.8%
Two or more races
9.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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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.
Virginia Commonwealth University 559 Students
James Madison University 522 Students
George Mason University 468 Students
University of Virginia 432 Students
Virginia Tech 419 Students
Old Dominion University 310 Students
University of Mary Washington 267 Students
William & Mary 261 Students
Christopher Newport University 202 Students
Germanna Community College 159 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 205 Students
Business 179 Students
Nursing 152 Students
Psychology 142 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 123 Students
Computer Science 105 Students
Political Science and Government 75 Students
Pre-Law Studies 74 Students
Criminology 58 Students
Engineering 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 353 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/15/2024
As someone who is in a travel program and attends Colonial Forge, as well as another High School in Stafford county simultaneously, I can say that Colonial Forge has some great teachers who are very passionate about their subjects, as well as nice facilities and resources. I've also have had a positive experience with my school counselor and admins. I would like to see more funding for the music program at Forge, especially the Orchestra, which I'm a part of.
4.0 Junior
6/18/2024
My favorite experiences are the camaraderie's between students teachers and faculty. My least favorite experiences are that the faculty rarely deal with fights or issues until later than necessary. Upon the management of the issue, it is often too late.
4.0 Senior
4/22/2024
Colonial Forge made me feel welcomed being a transient student due to military moves. They caught me up to standards and assisted with courses and SOLs missed. I immediately joined the Lacrosse team and felt a part of the family. The school is rather large and could use more counselors for one on one support in planning after high school.
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3.8 17 Reviews
5.0 other
5/22/2024
Amazing school one of the best high schools in stafford.
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5.0 parent
3/8/2024
Both of my daughters attended CFHS and both had different but successful high school careers. One enjoyed all the sports/band/ and clubs, while the other took as many dual enrollment classes offered and graduated with an associates degree as well as her diploma. The teachers are very responsive to s...
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1.0 parent
5/18/2023
This school is dysfunctional.The representation and organization unsystematic!Some counselors are overwhelmed, confused! No actually guidance or support for scholarships, transcripts or letter of recommendation. The Administrative Department is unsupportive with providing documentation to support yo...
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1.0 other
7/17/2020
Terrible (except for a few small great things). A 0/10. I advise against going here.
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