Serving 198 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 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 198 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
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
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 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
198 students attend Richmond Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Richmond Community High School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 9:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 198 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
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
