Serving 162 students in grades 6-12, Richmond Alternative ranks in the top 30% 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 65% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 25-29% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Richmond Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Richmond Alternative's student population of 162 students has declined by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
Richmond Alternative ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Alternative is 0.21, 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
#425 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)77%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
89%
22%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
25-29%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Richmond Alternative is ranked #425 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Richmond Alternative often compared to?
Richmond Alternativeis often viewed alongside schools like Carver College And Career Academy, Mountain View High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond Alternative?
The graduation rate of Richmond Alternative is 25-29%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Richmond Alternative?
162 students attend Richmond Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Richmond Alternative students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Alternative?
Richmond Alternative has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richmond Alternative offer ?
Richmond Alternative offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Alternative part of?
Richmond Alternative is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Richmond Alternative located?
Richmond Alternative is located in the Jackson Ward neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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