Park View High School

Park View High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
400 W Laurel Ave,  Sterling, VA
Loudoun County Public Schools
3.6
3.9
1,440 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Virginia Minshew
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
76%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
152
Full Time Teachers
152
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
61%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
233:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.8%
Hispanic
72.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
White
8.5%
Black
5.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

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.
George Mason University 351 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 292 Students
James Madison University 255 Students
University of Virginia 213 Students
Virginia Tech 187 Students
Northern Virginia Community College 151 Students
William & Mary 108 Students
Old Dominion University 99 Students
George Washington University 92 Students
Christopher Newport University 81 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 69 Students
Business 65 Students
Computer Science 60 Students
Biology 55 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 37 Students
Criminology 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Engineering 30 Students
Information Technology 26 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 284 Reviews
3.0 Alum
3/19/2025
I saw that this school had bad reviews online and my parents were worried. But I personally had no significant bad experience when I was still in this High School. The teachers and staff were nice and helpful towards me and I made new friends I still talk to this day. I had good grades and my teachers were helpful when I needed assistance. I only participated in one club at the time and I reference it for job/internship applications. There were some fights that broke down but I was never involved with any bad drama.
3.0 Senior
3/29/2024
My experience at Park View wasn't horrible however it wasn't entirely the best either. In spite of Loudoun county being the richest county in the U.S Park View was falling apart. Many new schools were being built for other areas yet not much money was being funded for Park View. Many of the bathrooms are closed down and unable to be used. The science classrooms used to flood whenever the bathrooms were backed up. It wasn't until the community started speaking out about the damages at the school that prompted a reconstruction plan which is anticipated to open in fall 2027. I hope that the new school is better than before and offer students the facilities that they need.
5.0 Alum
4/29/2023
Park view was a welcoming and loving environment. They had so many resources for every child struggling or not. They provided extracurriculars before and after school to help with academic, college readiness and more.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 15 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/29/2025
Definitivamente una de las peores escuelas en Sterling y la cual NO recomendaría para ningún joven. Una escuela que está abierta y expuesta a todo tipo de bullying y drogas , donde la ambulancia llega cada semana a recoger jovenes intoxicados , jóvenes fumando marihuana en los baños. Un director que...
1.0 parent
2/27/2023
My experience at park view was stressful and terrible. There really was no way to advance my academic career within the school other than academies of loudoun. The school does not offer many AP courses and is known to take away many electives that are actually interesting. Transportation specificall...
5.0 student
4/16/2020
My experience with this school is so amazing that I wish I could repeat a grade just to attend this school for one more year. Park View High School has taught me humility, compassion, leadership, and pride. Before attending Park View, I attended schools in Arlington County (great county) and because...
5.0 student
11/15/2019
Teachers not only want you to memorize the material, but they want to help you absorb information like a sponge. This school has the most spirit out of all the schools that I’ve been to and mostly everyone is kind and supportive with each other.

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Park View High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sterling, VA, in the Sterling neighborhood, and is served by the Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,440 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Park View High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 76%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $570,280. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dominion High School, Herndon High School, Hidayah Academy, and more. Learn more about what Sterling has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Park View High School.

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