John Champe High School is a public high school in Aldie, an unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. The school was established in 2012. It is named after the revolutionary war hero John Champe who led an unsuccessful attempt to kidnap traitor Benedict Arnold.
Serving 1,851 students in grades 9-12, John Champe High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,851 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Champe High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John Champe High School's student population of 1,851 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,851 students
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
Year Founded
2012
Colors
Navy Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Champe High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Champe 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
#305 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)95%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
47%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
11%
21%
White
27%
44%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Champe High School's ranking?
John Champe High School is ranked #305 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John Champe High School often compared to?
John Champe High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom High School, Rock Ridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Champe High School?
The graduation rate of John Champe High School is 96%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend John Champe High School?
1,851 students attend John Champe High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of John Champe High School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Champe High School?
John Champe High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Champe High School offer ?
John Champe High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Champe High School part of?
John Champe High School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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