Serving 200 students in grades 9-12, Richmond Community 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond Community 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Richmond Community High School's student population of 200 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richmond Community High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Community High School is 0.60, 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
#160 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
57%
22%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Community High School's ranking?
Richmond Community High School is ranked #160 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Richmond Community High School often compared to?
Richmond Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Open 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond Community High School?
The graduation rate of Richmond Community High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Richmond Community High School?
200 students attend Richmond Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Richmond Community High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Community High School?
Richmond Community High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richmond Community High School offer ?
Richmond Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Community High School part of?
Richmond Community High School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Richmond Community High School located?
Richmond Community High School is located in the Northern Barton Heights neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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