Serving 1,860 students in grades 9-12, Douglas S. Freeman 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 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglas S. Freeman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Douglas S. Freeman High School's student population of 1,860 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,860 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglas S. Freeman High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas S. Freeman High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)89%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
15%
22%
White
56%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas S. Freeman High School's ranking?
Douglas S. Freeman High School is ranked #329 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Douglas S. Freeman High School often compared to?
Douglas S. Freeman High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mills E. Godwin High School, Deep Run High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas S. Freeman High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas S. Freeman High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Douglas S. Freeman High School?
1,860 students attend Douglas S. Freeman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Douglas S. Freeman High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas S. Freeman High School?
Douglas S. Freeman High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglas S. Freeman High School offer ?
Douglas S. Freeman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas S. Freeman High School part of?
Douglas S. Freeman High School is part of Henrico County School District.
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