Dominion High School

Dominion High School

Public High School | Grade Pre-K-12
21326 Augusta Dr,  Sterling, VA
Loudoun County Public Schools
4.0
4.0
1,479 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
81%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
C+
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
3.63
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
141
Full Time Teachers
141
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
24
AP Pass Rate
57.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
247:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
39%
White
35.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.8%
Black
6%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#29 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 Tech 450 Students
James Madison University 447 Students
University of Virginia 405 Students
George Mason University 401 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 362 Students
William & Mary 188 Students
Christopher Newport University 144 Students
George Washington University 111 Students
Northern Virginia Community College 110 Students
Old Dominion University 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 164 Students
Computer Science 123 Students
Biology 115 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 78 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Political Science and Government 50 Students
Finance 48 Students
Engineering 44 Students
Pre-Law Studies 44 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 246 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/24/2025
Dominion High School is an environment that is full of new opportunities and friendly staff. Teachers are ready to help you thrive at any moment when you ask them questions, so it makes school feel like a safe environment.
5.0 Junior
2/28/2025
Its a good school theres a lot of diffrent programs lots of resources for anything you need they have math help and writing centers where they help you with essays and college essays. there are different people that come in from different colleges and that's a great thing because they help you know more.
4.0 Senior
2/20/2025
The best part of my experience was being able to join the track team which had a great environment to it. the worst part of being in dominion was that they have been rebuilding the weight room for almost a year now and now no sport has access to a weight room.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 25 Reviews
2.0 parent
11/24/2025
My student doesn’t feel excited about attending this school. The bus schedule keeps changing in the middle of school and I have to drop them off everyday now. Not sure why the schedule is so inconvenient to students. For a public school this is bad planning. Substitute teachers have no understanding...
5.0 other
9/27/2024
The principal is very dedicated and works to improve the lives of ALL the students.
5.0 parent
6/4/2024
Excellent, passionate teachers, and an amazing principal present at every game, every theatre show, every art exhibit or debate tournament. My son loves this school.
5.0 parent
5/25/2021
This is a terrific school especially in consideration of the diversity of the student body. The school administration and teachers work hard to ensure that all students get an opportunity for a top notch education. My three children graduated from Dominion and participated in a range of AP classes,...

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Dominion High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Sterling, VA and is served by the Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,479 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Dominion High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1260 and an ACT score of 28. Discover additional schools in the area, like Park View High School, Herndon High School, Potomac Falls High School, and more. Learn more about what Sterling has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dominion High School.

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