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#531 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 29% in state

Lightridge High

High School · Loudoun County Public Schools · Aldie, VA

A Loudoun County Public Schools high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

41025 Collaboration Drive, Aldie, VA 20105

  • Math 95% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 95% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+2.6 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency95% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.3 pts
Overall Proficiency95% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)87% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation30.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$19,934
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Lightridge High score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency95%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency95%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 95% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
74%
ELA
92%
2021*
Math
74%
ELA
92%
2025
Math
95%
ELA
95%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

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

Based on 6 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

10%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lightridge High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average622/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$202,775

Median home value

$807,400

Median rent

$2,745/mo

College educated

71.3%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
30.1% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
9 boys'·12 girls'·33 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
John Champe HighEnrollment path unverified9.29–121.3 mi1,740Compare →
Freedom HighEnrollment path unverified9.49–122.7 mi1,968Compare →
St Paul Vi Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7private9–122.7 mi1,094Compare →
Independence HighEnrollment path unverified9.19–124.2 mi2,073Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Loudoun County Public Schools

Schools in district
100
Rank in district
#64 of 96
District spending per student
$19,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lightridge High is listed in Loudoun County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lightridge High

Lightridge High is a public high school in Aldie, VA, part of Loudoun County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,926 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

What's said publicly about Lightridge High

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Lightridge High School is a public high school located in Aldie, Virginia 1. The institution operates under the jurisdiction of Loudoun County Public Schools 1. It began operations at the start of the 2020–21 school year 1.
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lightridge High

What grades does Lightridge High serve?

Lightridge High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Lightridge High?

Lightridge High has an enrollment of approximately 1,926 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lightridge High?

The student-teacher ratio at Lightridge High is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lightridge High rank in VA?

Lightridge High ranks #531 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Lightridge High's MySchoolScout rating?

Lightridge High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Lightridge High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lightridge High has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Lightridge High a charter school?

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

Is Lightridge High a Title I school?

No, Lightridge High is not currently a Title I school.

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

10.0% of students at Lightridge 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,926
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
136
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Loudoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 20105)
35,539
Area average commute
35.5 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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