Freedom High School, also known as Freedom-South Riding, is a public high school in South Riding, an unincorporated community in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States, 25 miles west of Washington, D.C. The school is part of Loudoun County Public Schools.
Serving 1,885 students in grades 9-12, Freedom High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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: 1,885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freedom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Freedom High School's student population of 1,885 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 140 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,885 students
Total Classroom Teachers
140 teachers
Year Founded
2005
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Freedom High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom High School is 0.67, 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
#134 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)94%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)85%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
41%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
6%
21%
White
39%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom High School's ranking?
Freedom High School is ranked #134 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Freedom High School often compared to?
Freedom High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Champe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Freedom High School?
The graduation rate of Freedom High School is 99%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Freedom High School?
1,885 students attend Freedom High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Freedom High School students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom High School?
Freedom High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Freedom High School offer ?
Freedom High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Freedom High School part of?
Freedom High School is part of Loudoun County School District.
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