Is Tuscarora High a good school?

Tuscarora High ranks 191 st of 329 Virginia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tuscarora High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,437 students attended Tuscarora High.

What is the racial makeup of Tuscarora High?

Students at Tuscarora High are 46% White, 33% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Tuscarora High

Summary:

Tuscarora High is an alternative public school in Leesburg, Virginia, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 1,411 students. As part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia, Tuscarora High stands out for its diverse student population and higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools like Rock Ridge High and Woodgrove High, which tend to have a larger percentage of White students, Tuscarora High has a more diverse student body, with 46.92% White, 9% African American, 30.69% Hispanic, 7.02% Asian, and 5.6% two or more races. Additionally, Tuscarora High has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 37.49%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 13.59% to 44.12%.

While Tuscarora High's overall academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Loudoun County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages, the school does have some strengths in specific subject areas, such as higher proficiency rates in English Reading for 11th grade and Algebra I for 9th grade compared to the district and state. The school's lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6 and higher per-student spending of $16,905 may contribute to these academic strengths, despite the overall challenges faced by the school's diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

801 North King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176

(571) 252-1900

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
191^st of 329 Virginia Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,905

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 1,437

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.5%

Hispanic:

33.3%

African American:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tuscarora High ranks worse than 58.1% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tuscarora High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Tuscarora High has the smallest alternative school student body size in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (45.5%), Hispanic (33.3%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuscarora High is 10.9. 2 alternative schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Tuscarora High employs 130.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuscarora High is $16,905. 2 alternative schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tuscarora High:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscarora High 191^st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Tuscarora High in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tuscarora High

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Rank History for all students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile
2011	57.27	119^th	320	62.8%
2012	51.25	146^th	321	54.5%
2013	61.20	82^nd	321	74.5%
2014	44.71	179^th	322	44.4%
2015	64.32	72^nd	322	77.6%
2016	46.02	183^rd	321	43.0%
2017	49.43	166^th	324	48.8%
2018	46.30	183^rd	326	43.9%
2019	46.68	186^th	327	43.1%
2021	41.94	185^th	327	43.4%
2022	47.18	175^th	325	46.2%
2023	56.13	163^rd	326	50.0%
2024	51.73	191^st	329	41.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.77	97^th	193	49.7%
2024	59.32	79^th	198	60.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.96	79^th	97	18.6%
2024	32.41	99^th	122	18.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.26	275^th	320	14.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.50	155^th	320	51.6%
2024	53.68	177^th	322	45.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.52	111^th	249	55.4%
2024	70.35	56^th	253	77.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.36	167^th	321	48.0%
2024	51.06	177^th	322	45.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.75	96^th	120	20.0%
2024	43.52	83^rd	118	29.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.91	62^nd	240	74.2%
2024	59.98	100^th	249	59.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.41	176^th	232	24.1%
2024	32.84	189^th	233	18.9%

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Rank History for White students at Tuscarora High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.28	83^rd	315	73.7%
2024	67.96	81^st	314	74.2%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, January 26, 2013

We relocated to Virginia from the Midwest. We came from a high school of 3600 students to Tuscarora (1700). We absolutely love this school. The teachers and staff love their work here and the kids benefit so much from that!! We see the principal, asst. principal, teachers, etc at athletic events all the time! The teachers make it a priority that their students master the material. It's not just about the score. We have an opportunity to move again and our daughter does not want to leave this school. She loves it! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Tuscarora High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	646	130	79	193	6	0	37	1091
2012	912	197	117	256	9	1	54	1546
2013	1046	203	136	274	8	1	72	1740
2014	1110	213	168	309	9	0	94	1903
2015	1121	185	184	341	6	0	106	1943
2016	893	152	119	368	5	2	95	1634
2017	827	147	107	369	5	2	82	1539
2018	793	136	97	398	3	1	77	1505
2019	790	124	99	422	3	2	77	1517
2020	709	120	106	428	6	2	70	1441
2021	694	113	102	426	6	2	69	1412
2022	665	117	107	419	9	4	72	1393
2023	662	127	99	433	8	3	79	1411
2024	654	114	89	479	12	6	83	1437

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tuscarora High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1091	52.8	20.6	19.9
2012	1546	127.5	12.1	19
2013	1740	135.9	12.7	18.9
2014	1903	132.9	14.3	16.9
2015	1943	142.0	13.6	17.6
2016	1634	124.0	13.1	20.7
2017	1539	127.5	12.0	23.6
2018	1505	118.2	12.7	24.3
2019	1517	122.8	12.3	25.4
2020	1441	125.5	11.4	26
2021	1412	121.0	11.6	n/a
2022	1393	125.8	11.0	26.9
2023	1411	121.0	11.6	37.5
2024	1437	130.9	10.9	35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tuscarora High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1091	52.8	20.6	19.9
2012	1546	127.5	12.1	19
2013	1740	135.9	12.7	18.9
2014	1903	132.9	14.3	16.9
2015	1943	142.0	13.6	17.6
2016	1634	124.0	13.1	20.7
2017	1539	127.5	12.0	23.6
2018	1505	118.2	12.7	24.3
2019	1517	122.8	12.3	25.4
2020	1441	125.5	11.4	26
2021	1412	121.0	11.6	n/a
2022	1393	125.8	11.0	26.9
2023	1411	121.0	11.6	37.5
2024	1437	130.9	10.9	35.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tuscarora High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$231 (1.6%)	$13,988 (98.4%)	$14,219
2020	$293 (1.8%)	$16,137 (98.2%)	$16,430
2021	$527 (3.1%)	$16,378 (96.9%)	$16,905

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscarora High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 186^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 163^rd of 326 High schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Tuscarora High)	85	84	1%
End of Course Writing (Loudoun County Public Schools)	90	89	1%
End of Course Writing (Virginia)	81	74	7%
End of Course Geometry (Tuscarora High)	70	74	4%
End of Course Geometry (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	85	3%
End of Course Geometry (Virginia)	83	80	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Tuscarora High)	74	71	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Loudoun County Public Schools)	89	85	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)	86	80	6%
End of Course Algebra II (Tuscarora High)	86	90	4%
End of Course Algebra II (Loudoun County Public Schools)	94	83	11%
End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)	91	86	5%
End of Course Chemistry (Tuscarora High)	93	56	37%
End of Course Chemistry (Loudoun County Public Schools)	94	87	7%
End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)	88	64	24%
End of Course Biology (Tuscarora High)	87	69	18%
End of Course Biology (Loudoun County Public Schools)	91	76	15%
End of Course Biology (Virginia)	83	70	13%
End of Course Earth Science (Tuscarora High)	72	74	2%
End of Course Earth Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)	87	82	5%
End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)	81	72	9%
End of Course English Reading (Tuscarora High)	88	87	1%
End of Course English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)	91	91
End of Course English Reading (Virginia)	86	85	1%
End of Course VA and US History (Tuscarora High)	71	27	44%
End of Course VA and US History (Loudoun County Public Schools)	75	52	23%
End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)	68	38	30%
End of Course World History I (Tuscarora High)	79	74	5%
End of Course World History I (Loudoun County Public Schools)	91	84	7%
End of Course World History I (Virginia)	80	66	14%
End of Course World History II (Tuscarora High)	77	26	51%
End of Course World History II (Loudoun County Public Schools)	88	44	44%
End of Course World History II (Virginia)	81	48	33%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1517	1411	7%
African American	124	127	2.4%
American Indian	3	8	166.7%
Asian	99	99
Hispanic	422	433	2.6%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	790	662	16.2%
Two or More Races	77	79	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	37.5%	12%

Schools Near Tuscarora High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				SOL Writing (2024)	SOL Geometry (2024)		SOL Algebra I (2024)				SOL Algebra II (2024)		SOL Chemistry (2024)	SOL Biology (2024)			SOL Earth Science (2024)		SOL English Reading (2024)		SOL VA and US History (2024)	SOL World History I (2024)	SOL World History II (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Geometry 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Chemistry 10th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Earth Science 9th Grade	SOL Earth Science 12th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tuscarora High	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	801 North King Street	Leesburg	20176	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-1900	1,437	131	10.9	35.6%	654 (45.5%)	114 (7.9%)	479 (33.3%)	89 (6.2%)	12 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	83 (5.8%)								(n/a)	80.4	72.4	19.4	83.7	60.9	78.1	63.6	77.1			87.0	74.3	34.9	74.5	61.5	89.1	72.7				$16,905	$527	$16,378
Heritage High	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	520 Evergreen Mill Rd. SE	Leesburg	20175	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 252-2800	1,508	139	10.8	33.8%	660 (43.8%)	125 (8.3%)	387 (25.7%)	239 (15.8%)	7 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (5.9%)								(n/a)	92.7	76.5		86.3	66.7	84.6		72.6		83.3	82.2	61.7	34.2			88.9		26.4	90.0		$18,302	$519	$17,783
Woodgrove High	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	36811 Allder School Road	Purcellville	20132	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 751-2600	1,542	129	11.9	13.4%	1,171 (75.9%)	61 (4.0%)	163 (10.6%)	43 (2.8%)	6 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	95 (6.2%)								(n/a)	93.8	97.0		91.9	92.3	84.6		96.6		92.9	95.8	66.4	36.4	82.7		94.3				20.0	$17,194	$406	$16,788
Rock Ridge High	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	43460 Loudoun Reserve Drive	Ashburn	20148	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(703) 996-2100	1,535	111	13.8	19.7%	305 (19.9%)	184 (12.0%)	161 (10.5%)	800 (52.1%)	4 (0.3%)	5 (0.3%)	76 (5.0%)								(n/a)	94.1	79.1	46.2	88.9	80.0	100.0		93.3	57.9	72.7	94.3	85.3	44.4	78.9		95.1	52.9	51.3		44.7	$15,254	$482	$14,771
Dominion High	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	21326 Augusta Dr.	Sterling	20164	Loudoun County	Loudoun County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(571) 434-4400	1,482	141	10.5	46.4%	488 (32.9%)	82 (5.5%)	633 (42.7%)	212 (14.3%)	7 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (4.0%)								(n/a)	82.3	90.2		82.7	77.8	80.7		94.8		76.9	93.3	67.2	29.0	73.1		83.3	58.8	28.6			$16,324	$549	$15,774

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