Serving 1,773 students in grades 9-12, Mills E. Godwin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 39% of the student body (majority Asian 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: 1,773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mills E. Godwin 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
Mills E. Godwin High School's student population of 1,773 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mills E. Godwin 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 Mills E. Godwin High School is 0.59, 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
#245 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
10%
22%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills E. Godwin High School's ranking?
Mills E. Godwin High School is ranked #245 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mills E. Godwin High School often compared to?
Mills E. Godwin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deep Run High School, Glen Allen High School, Douglas S. Freeman High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mills E. Godwin High School?
The graduation rate of Mills E. Godwin High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mills E. Godwin High School?
1,773 students attend Mills E. Godwin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mills E. Godwin High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mills E. Godwin High School?
Mills E. Godwin High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mills E. Godwin High School offer ?
Mills E. Godwin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mills E. Godwin High School part of?
Mills E. Godwin High School is part of Henrico County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mills E. Godwin High School located?
Mills E. Godwin High School is located in the Raintree neighborhood of Henrico, VA.
School Reviews
5 4/27/2020
Great school with great teachers. Classes can be challenging here, but you'll be fine as long as you do the work and don't slack off. A good all round experience in my opinion.
1 3/25/2020
Very bad teaching, getting grades are very hard. My opinion about this school time waste much better deep run and Glen Allen high schools teaching is much better but indians have a lot of crazy on center.
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