For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 369 students in 23220, VA.
The top ranked public high schools in 23220, VA are Open High School, Richmond Alternative and Amelia Street Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 23220 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23220, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23220 have a Graduation Rate of 48%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Open High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23220, VA Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Open High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
23220, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Career Dev Center (Acdc) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: PK-11
| n/a students
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Educare (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
100 W Baker St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4641
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4641
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Richmond Acceleration Prgm. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 W. Baker St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6022
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 23220, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in 23220, VA include Open High School, Richmond Alternative and Amelia Street Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in 23220?
3 public high schools are located in 23220.
What is the racial composition of students in 23220?
23220 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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