Independence High

Independence High is a regular public high school in Ashburn, Virginia, serving grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 2,073 students. The school earns a composite score of 9.2/10 — rated Exceptional — built on a 9.0 academic score and a remarkable 9.9 growth score. That growth figure is the sharper signal here: students at Independence are advancing at a rate that outpaces nearly every school in Virginia, not just coasting on incoming preparation.

The rankings reflect it at every level. Independence places #9 out of 323 Virginia high schools and #23 among all 1,850 public schools statewide, outperforming 99% of Virginia schools in the composite ranking. Within Ashburn, it holds the top spot across all 25 public schools — no other local school comes close.

At 14.1 students per teacher, the school maintains a workable ratio for a campus enrolling over 2,000 students. That scale makes the consistent results more impressive — large schools rarely sustain this level of academic performance. For families comparing high school options in Northern Virginia, the data holds up across every dimension: academic performance, student growth, and statewide rank all point to the same conclusion.

Independence High is a large school with 2,073 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.