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#15 of 1,850 schools in VA

Top 1% in state

John Champe High

High School · Loudoun County Public Schools

41535 Sacred Mountain Street, Aldie, VA 20105

Enrollment

1,740

Student-Teacher

13.8:1

Score

9.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Updated 2022-23

How this school compares

In Aldie

#2 of 10

public schools

Virginia high schools

#5 of 323

In district

#4 of 96

Loudoun County Public Schools

Academic growth

9.5 / 10

Exceptional

About John Champe High

John Champe High School is a regular public high school in Aldie, Virginia, serving 1,740 students across grades 9 through 12. It earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — placing it 5th among Virginia's 323 public high schools and 15th out of 1,850 public schools statewide. The category scores hold up across the board.

Academics come in at 9.2, while growth leads the profile at 9.5 — a signal that students here make measurable gains beyond what prior performance would predict, not simply that high performers enrolled. A student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1 keeps instruction accessible across a large enrollment, which makes the growth score particularly meaningful at scale. John Champe outperforms 99% of Virginia public schools, a result built on consistent strength across both achievement and growth rather than a spike in one area.

Locally, it ranks 2nd of 10 schools in Aldie. For parents weighing high school options in the area, the school's statewide position puts it among the top public high schools in Virginia.

What's said publicly about John Champe High

Sources: Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

John Champe High School is a public high school located in Aldie, an unincorporated community within Loudoun County, Virginia 1 . The institution was established in 2012 and operates as part of the Loudoun County Public Schools system 1 . The school is named after John Champe, a Revolutionary War hero known for leading an unsuccessful attempt to kidnap the traitor Benedict Arnold 1 . The campus is situated at 41535 Sacred Mountain Street, just south of U.S. Route 50 1 . Geographically, the school is located approximately 30 miles west of Washington, D.C. 1 .
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Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Exceptional25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.2Exceptional25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency93%
Reading/ELA Proficiency96%
Math vs. State Avg+17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency95%
Expected (poverty-adj.)87%
vs. Expected+7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness9.2Exceptional30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation39.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Exceptional20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,993

John Champe High — Students at John Champe High score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

19.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores VA SOL (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 82.0%
School
State
75.4%
ELA Proficiency 95.0%
School
State
75.7%

Based on 6 test records from VA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2019
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
95%
2025
Math
93%
ELA
96%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.

How John Champe High Compares

See how John Champe High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.3/10
99th percentile in VA
Academic
9.2/10
9.2/10
Growth
9.5/10
Above average
Environment
9.1/10
Above average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
20%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
126 teachers

Location

41535 Sacred Mountain Street, Aldie, VA 20105

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John Champe High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Independence High (rated 9.2/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Ashburn), with a very similar rating. Another option is Lightridge High (rated 9.1/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Freedom High (rated 9.1/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby South Riding), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Aldie, see our Aldie schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Goshen Post Elementary Aldie 0.4 mi 7.9
Arcola Elementary Aldie 0.5 mi 7.0
GOOD BEGINNINGS SCHOOL Stone Ridge 0.5 mi
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Aldie 0.8 mi 8.3
Hovatter Elementary Aldie 1.0 mi 8.0
MERIT SCHOOL LEARNING CENTER AT KIRKPATRICK Aldie 1.2 mi
Mercer Middle Aldie 1.2 mi 4.6
Lightridge High Aldie 1.3 mi 9.1
Pinebrook Elementary Aldie 1.5 mi 8.2
Willard Middle Aldie 1.3 mi 8.4
VILLA MONTESSORI STONE RIDGE Chantilly 1.3 mi
MONTESSORI OF CHANTILLY - CASA DEI BAMBINI Dulles 1.4 mi
Liberty Elementary South Riding 2.0 mi 8.9
Freedom High South Riding 2.1 mi 9.1
ST PAUL VI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Chantilly 2.4 mi 5.7
Buffalo Trail Elementary Aldie 2.6 mi 8.0
Elaine E. Thompson Elementary Sterling 2.3 mi 7.0
Independence High Ashburn 3.1 mi 9.2
Hutchison Farm Elementary South Riding 2.7 mi 8.6
Brambleton Middle Ashburn 3.4 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 20105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$202,775

Median Home Value

$807,400

Median Rent

$2,745/mo

Population

35,539

College Educated

71.3%

Homeownership

89.4%

Avg Commute

35.5 min

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Median Age

36.5

Community Profile

The community surrounding John Champe High has a median household income of $202,775. It is a well-educated community where 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $807,400, with a median rent of $2,745/month. The local poverty rate of 2.3% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 36 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Independence High Ashburn, VA 9.2
Freedom High South Riding, VA 9.1
Lightridge High Aldie, VA 9.1
Loudoun Valley High Purcellville, VA 9.6
Briar Woods High Ashburn, VA 9.0
Salem High Salem, VA 9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Champe High

What grades does John Champe High serve?

John Champe High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John Champe High?

John Champe High has an enrollment of approximately 1,740 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Champe High?

The student-teacher ratio at John Champe High is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Champe High rank in VA?

John Champe High is ranked #15 out of 1,850 schools in VA.

What is John Champe High's MySchoolScout rating?

John Champe High has a composite rating of 9.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, and school environment into a single score. Equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at John Champe High?

Based on the most recent state assessment data, John Champe High has 82.0% math proficiency and 95.0% reading/ELA proficiency.

Is John Champe High a charter school?

No, John Champe High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John Champe High a Title I school?

No, John Champe High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Champe High?

19.5% of students at John Champe High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
23 Somewhat Bikeable
County Safety
Average (622/100K)

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Compare This School

How does John Champe High stack up?

Lightridge High
9.1

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,740
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
126
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Loudoun County
Data Year
2023–2024

District

Loudoun County Public Schools
District Enrollment
81,636
Schools in District
100
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,934
District Rank
#4 of 96

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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