For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 alternative public high schools serving 926 students in Virginia.
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Virginia are Richmond Alternative, Bryant High School and Yvonne B. Miller High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia alternative public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average).
Virginia alternative public high school have a Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain View High School, with 45-49% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public High Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: 6-12
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Mountain View High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #55.
Carver College And Career Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
Fairfax County Adult High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6815 Edsall Rd, Suite 211
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Virginia?
The top ranked alternative public high schools in Virginia include Richmond Alternative, Bryant High School and Yvonne B. Miller High School.
How many alternative public high schools are located in Virginia?
6 alternative public high schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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