Manassas Park High School

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Manassas Park High School is a public high school in Manassas Park, Virginia. It is part of Manassas Park City Schools and sits at 8200 Euclid Avenue. The school opened in 1976 as a junior/senior high (grades 7–12) and moved to a new building in 1999. It serves grades 9–12 with about 1,128 students (2023–24). The campus is suburban. School colors are black and Vegas Gold, and the mascot is the Cougars. The principal is Charles Forrest, and the district superintendent is Melissa Saunders. The school is fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education.

Academics and programs
- The Governor’s School at Innovation Park (on George Mason University’s Prince William campus) offers advanced science, technology, engineering, and math programs.
- A Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program is available.
- The music program earned the VMEA Blue Ribbon Award.

Extracurriculars
- Scholastic Bowl, Theatre, Student Council, and the Marching Cougars.

Athletics
- The Cougars compete in the Northwestern District, AA Region II. Rival: Brentsville District High School.
- Sports include competitive cheer, cross country, football, golf, indoor/outdoor track, girls’ volleyball, basketball, wrestling, swimming, baseball, soccer, and softball.

Notable achievements
- Football: 2004 Virginia A State Championship (undefeated season).
- Soccer: State championships in 2011 and 2012.
- Softball: State championship in 2000.
- Track: State championship in 2012; Girls Outdoor Track won state titles in 2010 and 2011.
- Wrestling: Multiple state team championships (first in 1979; titles in 1981, 1982; 1984–1986; 2004–2006; and 2011).

Recent note
- The varsity football season was canceled in 2018 and again in 2022.