Stafford Sr. High School
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Phone: (540) 371-7200
District: Stafford County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 2202 students
Stafford Sr. High School, a public school located in Fredericksburg, VA, serves grades 9-12 in the Stafford County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Stafford Sr. High School is a public school located in Fredericksburg, VA. 2202 students attend Stafford Sr. High School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| College Readiness | 3/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Virginia Department of Education, using 2025 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics, and using 2025 demographic data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: June 8, 2026
Great school with advanced studies, newer building then surrounding high schools.
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Posted: May 7, 2026
This school is the WORST in Stafford VA. They dont care for your kids education!!!! Lies lies!!!!
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Posted: April 25, 2024
we have lot of freedom at this school and I love it here and I never want to leave this school!!!!
Posted: June 27, 2023
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Posted: June 27, 2023
Great school community. Communication and support is good
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Posted: November 6, 2022
Culinary teacher throws chair at student with ADHD, mind you 3 different staff members were altered . THEY DELETED MY REVIEW TOO!
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Posted: January 27, 2020
Overall a very good experience for my daughter. They have Governors program, STAT, pre- AP/AP courses, honors, advanced diplomas, vocational and technical programs, co/extra-curricular activities. The resources are there if you apply yourself. Lasting friendships and supportive staff.
Posted: January 27, 2020
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Caring, open communication, expectations are clear and provided before/during the first week of school.
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Posted: May 13, 2019
If not average then generally displeasing. Some days are better than others but even the good days can be described (at best) as 'meh.'
Posted: May 13, 2019
Most classes give low homework unless you have them everyday, then you receive homework everyday.
Posted: May 13, 2019
There are a few really good teachers. Around half the teachers are okay, helpful, and are generally respectful. The other half either cannot teach, are not at all helpful, or are extremely rude and should not work with children. For example, a teacher I currently have had been extremely nasty when I asked for help, which is her job, and refused to give it to me. I've heard from other students saying they are doing poorly due to the lack of understandable teaching. Also, all the gym teachers sit around and do nothing or eat snacks. However, they are rude when a small percentage of us would rather not do the activities.
Posted: May 13, 2019
I didn't know who the principal was until recently and I've only seen him about 2 or 3 times in all.
Posted: May 13, 2019
They have programs for special needs kids. Not very understanding for students with other issues like ADHD or etc. Other than that the teaching style is generally fitted to one type of group (unless the teacher chooses to be more inclusive themselves).
Posted: April 2, 2018
Posted: April 2, 2018
Overall, Mr. Lewis needs to be transferred. New leadership needed to move this school forward.
Posted: April 2, 2018
Posted: April 2, 2018
Students are not treated like adults. Administration mentality is that all suffer for the one.
Posted: April 2, 2018
The school administrator is out of touch with parents and the community. This school needs a new administrator. Poor staff are not held accountable.
Posted: April 2, 2018
Posted: February 11, 2018
Great school. We are glad we choose the school talking with the community we moved to rather than reviews.
Posted: February 11, 2018
My daughter is not over whelmed with homework. I think it is just enough not to waste their time but keep them engaged and refine the classroom teachings.
Posted: February 11, 2018
We have had no issues with any of the teachers. Amazing staff.
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No issues, My daughter isn't the most extroverted person and she does not have any issues at all.
Posted: August 5, 2017
A strong academic foundation is the root of any school. Stafford HS offers that and more.
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Posted: April 27, 2016
Posted: April 27, 2016
Staff doesn't care about every student they just pick and chose. I recently watched a child get expelled for cyber bullying over something that seemed relatively minor, while my child was threatened repeatedly over social media, which was reported to the school and nothing was done. I can't wait until I can afford to move so that my children no longer have to attend this school. There are much better schools in this county, I am unsure why this one tends to drop the ball on many things.
Posted: March 29, 2015
This school has a lot of good points and a few bad, however, has the potential to be a great school! This is a smaller school still offering programs that others have cut due to funding with a majority of teachers that still care about their students and involved parents. I have seen my share of school systems having moved around with my job. Believe me when I say that Stafford is a cut above the rest. Every time that I have had a concern of any nature, it has been met with a willingnes to do whatever it took to fix the issue, with the exception of the Principal, which someone else here noted as well. It is this parents opinion that Mr. Lewis has been in his position for too long and has become complacent. I believe that with a simple change to that one position, this school has the potential to be a great school! I have appreciated the willingness of the staff to lead my child in the right direction as well as the feeling of belinging to a community of involved adults, I simply wish that there were better leadership.
Posted: June 21, 2014
The inefficiency of this school and its staff is mind boggling. They really come across as they are just there to collect a pay check. I don't understand how you can get a note sent home, an email and an automated phone call for parents who's children are involved in athletics and each form of contact states DIFFERENT times, dates, and fees. How can they have such miscommunication in their ranks?
Posted: April 14, 2014
The principal has zero communication with the students. I have never seen such low student moral at a school. Students do not feel that their voices are heard by the administration. Student leaders have tried to improve moral among the student body by suggesting activities that will get students involved and raise their spirits but are quickly shut down by the principal. I have attended a few functions at the school to show my support for the students. Unfortunately I did not see the principal or assistant principals. Pretty sure if I noticed then the students are also noticing the lack of support.
Posted: March 24, 2014
This school has mediocre teachers and their standards for education are unfathomably low. My son had honor roll at his last school and is now an average student at best. Do not enroll here
Posted: November 26, 2013
Worst School Ever!!!! The guidance and administration do horrible jobs at listening to the student and do not care if you have any type of concerns about a teacher. This school is most definitely discriminates against students of other cultures.
Posted: June 14, 2011
I love this school! My teen loves this place...He is involved in a great sports program, and he is no longer bullied as he was in Spotsy. My daughter also goes there, and she is impressed with the choir and the amazing teachers and principal...she says they always try to help with anything they can, and they have nice kids as a result. I recommend this school highly to anyone looking for a great high school.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leeland Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fredericksburg | VA | 2.2 mi | |
| 2 | Stafford Lakes Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fredericksburg | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 3 | Colonial Village at Greenbrier | Apartment Complex | Fredericksburg | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 4 | Embrey Mills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 5.2 mi | |
| 5 | Augustine | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 5.7 mi | |
| 6 | Austin Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 5.8 mi | |
| 7 | Amber Hill | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 6 mi | |
| 8 | Autumn Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 6.5 mi | |
| 9 | Hunter's Pond | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 6.6 mi | |
| 10 | Manors of Greenridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 6.6 mi | |
| 11 | Hampton Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 6.9 mi | |
| 12 | Park Ridge - The Manors | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 6.9 mi | |
| 13 | Park Ridge The Towns | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 7.4 mi | |
| 14 | Vista Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 7.5 mi | |
| 15 | Eastern View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 7.6 mi | |
| 16 | Aquia Harbour | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Aquia Harbour | VA | 8.1 mi | |
| 17 | St. George's Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 8.1 mi | |
| 18 | Apple Grove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 8.6 mi | |
| 19 | Woodstream | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stafford | VA | 8.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Leeland Station Area | Fredericksburg | VA | 2.1 mi | |
| 2 | Downtown Fredericksburg | Fredericksburg | VA | 4 mi | |
| 3 | Ferry Farm Area | Fredericksburg | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 4 | Stafford | Stafford | VA | 5.1 mi | |
| 5 | Public Quarry at Government Island | Stafford | VA | 7.1 mi | |
| 6 | Aquia Landing Park | Stafford | VA | 8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Quantico Marine Base | 12.1 mi. |
| Fort AP Hill | 21.4 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 22.1 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 23.6 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 29.5 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 36 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 37.4 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 37.5 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 40.9 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 40.9 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 41.4 mi. |
| Pentagon | 41.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 42.4 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 42.6 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 43.4 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 43.7 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 43.8 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 48.5 mi. |
