Dominion High School is a public secondary school in Sterling, an unincorporated area in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. Dominion High School first opened in 2003, receiving students from Potomac Falls High School and Park View High School.
Serving 1,482 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dominion High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dominion High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Dominion High School's student population of 1,482 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 141 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,482 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Colors
Black, Silver
School Rankings
Dominion High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dominion High School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#751 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)50-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
8%
Hispanic
43%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
33%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)88%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Titan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dominion High School's ranking?
Dominion High School is ranked #751 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Dominion High School often compared to?
Dominion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Potomac Falls High School, Park View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dominion High School?
The graduation rate of Dominion High School is 88%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dominion High School?
1,482 students attend Dominion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dominion High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dominion High School?
Dominion High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dominion High School offer ?
Dominion High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dominion High School part of?
Dominion High School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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