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Stone Bridge High School

Public | 9-12 | 1824 students

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Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013

I am currently a junior and have been pretty happy with Stone Bridge. Some of my teachers could do a lot better, I have friends with similar gpa in the same classes with a different teacher who are doing much better than me. It sucks to get an iffy teacher because the guidance dept makes switching classes very hard. Unfortunately, I have had to get a tutor just to keep up in two of my classes. I have only had this problem with math/science and language, the history and English teachers are top notch, especially history. I have loved history class all three years. I have thoroughly enjoyed the majority of my teachers, so don't get the wrong idea, it's just really difficult to have inadequate teacher junior year and I'm frustrated because I know I can do better. I am heavily involved in theater and consider the auditorium area my second home. Getting involved with something really helped me fit in, so if you're having trouble with the "clique" system it's a good idea. Stone Bridge has excellent extracurriculars all around, not just sports. We have award winning music and art depts, several great service clubs like Key Club, and all kinds of honor societies.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 4, 2011

We have been nothing but pleased with Stone Bridge over the past four years! We believe our daughter received the best high school education in Loudoun County.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2010

Stone Bridge is an excellent school We loved it!! Although my children only attended the school for 2 years, I'd have to say, they had a wonderful high school experience there. The academics are top-notch, teachers and guidance counselors are extremely helpful and honestly care about the success of your child. There is a ton of school spirit and lots of extracurricular activities. Stone Bridge is filled 'happiness' and it provides a positive, fun environment. We hated to leave. I'd have to agree with an earlier post, 'Its the best school under the sun.'
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 19, 2010

Three of my children have attended Stone Bridge, and each has had a very positive experience. The teachers are all helpful, and seem to take an active interest in the students. A very welcoming environment, with some of the best academics I've seen. Community-oriented school, everyone is proud to be a Bulldog!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Stone Bridge exceeds the standard in education, athletics, school spirit, and interaction with its community and parents! It believes the future begins with our children!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2009

As a Stone Bridge alumna and aspiring educator, I'm saddened at the idea that I will not be able to perpetually attend or teach at SBHS! I have not encountered a single school like it in my rounds of subbing (in completely different districts) or practicum/student teaching. I truly wish all schools could measure up to the caliber of Stone Bridge. The teachers were amazing, the students actually took pride in achieving (yes, it was quite 'cool' to be in AP classes), the extracurricular activities were stellar, and the community really rallied around the school. I received an unmatchable education and lifelong friends (both peers and former teachers!) that I will cherish forever.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 21, 2009

Good school but lacks diversity coming from a larger city it is quite an adjusment but the people are friendly just wish the student body had many other differnt races rather than just one dominant one with a few others it kinda makes things seem one sided.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 22, 2008

I think this is a first class high school. The facilities are amazing and most importantly every teacher is enthusiastic and determined to help your child succeed. It is so much easier to learn from inspired, happy teachers in a clean and well equipped environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 7, 2008

I graduated from SB in 2007 and I'm so proud to have been a bulldog! The staff is dedicated and everyone is very helpful. I loved how Mr. Person came to just about every after school activity! You'd see him at softball games, baseball games, soccer, football, and even band and choir concerts! He's definitely a very dedicated principle and really really cares about everyone at the school. There's definitely not fights everyday! There have been a few incidents but not often! And teachers really do care about the students success :) And athletics are great.... as you can probably tell from the recent football state championship :) I cannot say enough good things about this school! I loved it and if you go here, you'll be glad :)
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 21, 2008

SBHS is a great school i went here my freshman and sophomore yea and it was great! yeah, there are cliques but not to an extreme. Whoever said there are fights everyday is wrong because the 2 years i went there there were only 2 and made by the same groups. They offer great clases and the best teachers..Go Bulldogs~
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 6, 2007

I have taught here for five years and I reject completely the earlier post about 'fights every day'--utterly ridiculous. Our 1700 students are very well behaved, have good manners, fine parents, and really care about each other. There is no tolerance for any pushing or even loud behavior in the halls. We teachers stand outside our doors between classes and I see a great bunch of kids. Come and see for yourself.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 5, 2007

This school is a wonderful place to work, with a great deal of parental support and wonderful students.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 30, 2007

This school is positively horrible, their is a new fight everyday If you have any other choice do not let your child come here Shaquana Williams
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 14, 2006

SBHS is an amazing place. Although a relatively new school, a large number of AP classes are offered, many athletic teams (cheerleading, football, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, +) have made it to states in their short history, and the fine arts program is superior (the most Cappie nominations of any school last year for the spring musical)! The principal has hired coaches and teachers that have the same vision he does in placing academics first. If you need help - it's there. If you want to start a club, it's easy enough to do. I loved this school!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 7, 2006

I attended this school my junior year and it was awesome. They have the ultimate high school experience that everyone wishes they could have. The football , cheerleading and soccer are the backbones of the school besides it's one of the best academically.
—Submitted by Sherraine Wilson, a former student


Posted April 20, 2006

This school is the best under the sun! They offer a great, safe, and respectful learning environment and the teachers and administration is awesome! If anyone disagrees, they are out of their mind and retarded! Stone Bridge High School is the best high school ever built and I would not have it any other way!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 19, 2006

This is a large and reasonably diverse school. The cliques, i hear, are prevalent but hey its high school. There are some really great teachers that are dediceaed to their work. THis school is one of the best in the area academically and also when it comes to sports (football and cheerleading especially). Go bulldogs!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 3, 2005

An over all good school. My child started attending the school this year and her grades have improved dramaticly.
—Submitted by Melinda, a parent


Posted November 6, 2005

SBHS is a good school considering it's still fairly new. Like others have said, the guidance dept could do a lot better (mine knew almost nothing about me besides my file and wasn't too helpful). The sports are focused on more than other things, but everything else doesn't necessarily take the backseat to sports. Academics are really recognized too, with awards and ceremonies. The teachers are overall great, helpful and caring about you on a level beyond just student. Lots of AP classes, though preparing for the AP exams could use a little work. Sbhs seems to be mostly your typical high school, maybe not as clique-ish as I have seen, but mostly pretty typical. Really pretty friendly, I moved after 10th grade and found friends and fit in pretty easily.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted October 31, 2005

The school offers a wide variety of classes to take, including the arts.They also offer a range of AP and honors classes. Parents play an important part in Stone Bridge High school. However, many students are left unhappy with the school, because of some teachers lack of commitment; Many kids go to find their teachers not in their room, and when they ask for help the teacher is not avaiable. This is not true with all the teachers there. I have been very impressed with their science and arts teachers, whom are very qualified and dedicated. I have been woefully disapointed with the guidance department, that has left some children behind. Overall it is your above average suburban public high school.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

193 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

496 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Biology

The state average for Biology was 92% in 2012.

484 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 93% in 2012.

424 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
Earth Science

The state average for Earth Science was 90% in 2012.

369 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 94% in 2012.

524 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 93% in 2012.

517 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 74% in 2012.

482 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
Virginia and United States History

The state average for Virginia and United States History was 85% in 2012.

509 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
World Geography

The state average for World Geography was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
World History I

The state average for World History I was 84% in 2012.

411 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
World History II

The state average for World History II was 85% in 2012.

474 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students81%
Female students79%
Male students83%
Black students71%
Asian students90%
Hispanic65%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant81%

Algebra II

All Students82%
Female students82%
Male students83%
Black students68%
Asian students83%
Hispanic75%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities68%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English83%
Not migrant82%

Biology

All Students99%
Female students100%
Male students98%
Black students93%
Asian students100%
Hispanic95%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities100%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

Chemistry

All Students92%
Female students91%
Male students93%
Black students85%
Asian students96%
Hispanic86%
White students92%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

Earth Science

All Students98%
Female students96%
Male students99%
Black students92%
Asian students100%
Hispanic90%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities91%
Students without disabilities98%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

English: Reading

All Students99%
Female students100%
Male students98%
Black students100%
Asian students99%
Hispanic98%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students90%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%

English: Writing

All Students98%
Female students99%
Male students97%
Black students95%
Asian students99%
Hispanic98%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities78%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant98%

Geometry

All Students84%
Female students86%
Male students82%
Black students66%
Asian students84%
Hispanic77%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students87%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant84%

Virginia and United States History

All Students92%
Female students90%
Male students93%
Black students82%
Asian students89%
Hispanic91%
White students93%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities76%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English92%
Not migrant92%

World Geography

All Studentsn/a
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

World History I

All Students95%
Female students94%
Male students97%
Black students85%
Asian students92%
Hispanic93%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English96%
Not migrant95%

World History II

All Students91%
Female students89%
Male students94%
Black students79%
Asian students100%
Hispanic83%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities74%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 57%
Black 10% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 9% 6%
Hispanic 7% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 6%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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43100 Hay Road
Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: (571) 252-2200

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