James River High

Public 9-12

 3700 James River Rd.
       Midlothian, VA  23113


(804) 378-2420

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 326 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,964 Help


Feeder schools for James River High:

Elementary:    Bon Air Elementary
    Crestwood Elementary
    Greenfield Elementary
    Robious Elementary
Middle:    Robious Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,926

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.0%
Hispanic:
21.0%
African American:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32% Help


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Compare Details James River High ranks worse than 58.3% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 11 ranked high schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at James River High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55%), Hispanic (21%), African American (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James River High is 16.9, which is the highest among 11 high schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James River High is $5,964. 9 high schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

James River High:

SchoolDigger ranks James River High 190th of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See James River High in the ranking list.)

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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 75th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James River High

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Rank History for all students at James River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.58 90th 308 70.8%
2006 50.70 137th 314 56.4%
2007 60.80 82nd 313 73.8%
2008 55.60 121st 316 61.7%
2009 56.57 117th 313 62.6%
2010 54.62 132nd 317 58.4%
2011 55.50 130th 320 59.4%
2012 55.35 117th 321 63.6%
2013 48.08 163rd 321 49.2%
2014 40.62 205th 322 36.3%
2015 41.72 198th 322 38.5%
2016 45.34 187th 321 41.7%
2017 56.23 119th 324 63.3%
2018 52.00 140th 326 57.1%
2019 52.37 148th 327 54.7%
2021 45.41 167th 327 48.9%
2022 39.14 216th 325 33.5%
2023 49.68 190th 326 41.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.11 116th 193 39.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at James River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.94 72nd 97 25.8%
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Rank History for Female students at James River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.88 186th 320 41.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at James River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.80 145th 249 41.8%
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Rank History for Male students at James River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.76 200th 321 37.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at James River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.75 90th 120 25.0%
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Rank History for African American students at James River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.76 145th 240 39.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at James River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.92 214th 232 7.8%
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Rank History for White students at James River High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.08 133rd 315 57.8%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Sunday, May 29, 2016

Open Quote I've had two children go through James River. Great teachers, involved administration. Couldn't ask for more. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Open Quote James River High School offers AP classes to ninth graders. One of the few schools in state that offers this level of rigor. The AP World Geography Teacher, Ms. Costello is the best teacher I have ever encountered. Truly cares about her students and is an amazing teacher and mentor. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James River High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 1454 206 54 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1731
1996 1454 206 54 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1731
1997 1428 205 62 17 0 n/a n/a 0 1712
1998 1437 182 57 21 2 n/a n/a 0 1699
1999 1398 211 69 21 4 n/a n/a 0 1703
2000 1439 236 72 25 5 n/a n/a -4 1773
2001 1389 262 61 29 6 n/a n/a 0 1747
2002 1414 285 79 87 5 n/a n/a 0 1870
2003 1414 285 79 87 5 n/a n/a 0 1870
2004 1454 253 86 124 7 n/a n/a 3 1927
2005 1468 296 105 118 6 n/a n/a 13 2006
2006 1468 316 104 124 10 n/a n/a 18 2040
2007 1525 307 105 143 18 n/a n/a 27 2125
2008 1515 308 95 129 9 n/a n/a 12 2068
2009 1505 341 93 156 4 n/a n/a 8 2107
2010 1454 335 96 161 7 n/a n/a 12 2065
2011 1394 354 110 188 10 1 35 0 2092
2012 1383 340 124 202 8 0 48 0 2105
2013 1351 324 119 202 8 2 56 0 2062
2014 1321 350 114 243 7 1 64 0 2100
2015 1332 330 97 313 5 2 65 0 2144
2016 1293 342 98 348 4 1 73 0 2159
2017 1244 347 102 385 3 1 74 0 2156
2018 1176 318 94 407 1 0 81 0 2077
2019 1152 304 100 340 0 0 90 0 1986
2020 1138 280 108 363 0 0 100 0 1989
2021 1138 296 99 338 1 0 105 0 1977
2022 1100 283 84 346 1 0 101 0 1915
2023 1059 288 82 404 0 0 93 0 1926

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James River High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1731 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1731 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1712 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1699 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1703 106.0 16.1 0
2000 1773 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1747 104.8 16.7 n/a
2002 1870 125.3 14.9 n/a
2003 1870 125.3 14.9 n/a
2004 1927 119.8 16.1 4
2005 2006 120.8 16.6 n/a
2006 2040 132.0 15.5 n/a
2007 2125 120.7 17.6 n/a
2008 2068 112.2 18.4 0
2009 2107 109.3 19.3 0
2010 2065 100.2 20.5 n/a
2011 2092 112.5 18.5 0
2012 2105 132.3 15.8 n/a
2013 2062 126.6 16.2 n/a
2014 2100 127.5 16.4 0
2015 2144 127.0 16.8 0
2016 2159 130.0 16.6 18.1
2017 2156 133.4 16.1 17
2018 2077 129.8 16.0 24.7
2019 1986 121.7 16.3 25.2
2020 1989 121.2 16.4 26.8
2021 1977 119.2 16.5 n/a
2022 1915 117.1 16.3 27.9
2023 1926 113.5 16.9 32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James River High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1731 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1731 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1712 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1699 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1703 106.0 16.1 0
2000 1773 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1747 104.8 16.7 n/a
2002 1870 125.3 14.9 n/a
2003 1870 125.3 14.9 n/a
2004 1927 119.8 16.1 4
2005 2006 120.8 16.6 n/a
2006 2040 132.0 15.5 n/a
2007 2125 120.7 17.6 n/a
2008 2068 112.2 18.4 0
2009 2107 109.3 19.3 0
2010 2065 100.2 20.5 n/a
2011 2092 112.5 18.5 0
2012 2105 132.3 15.8 n/a
2013 2062 126.6 16.2 n/a
2014 2100 127.5 16.4 0
2015 2144 127.0 16.8 0
2016 2159 130.0 16.6 18.1
2017 2156 133.4 16.1 17
2018 2077 129.8 16.0 24.7
2019 1986 121.7 16.3 25.2
2020 1989 121.2 16.4 26.8
2021 1977 119.2 16.5 n/a
2022 1915 117.1 16.3 27.9
2023 1926 113.5 16.9 32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for James River High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $147 (2.5%) $5,853 (97.6%) $6,000
2020 $33 (0.6%) $5,871 (99.4%) $5,904
2021 $140 (2.3%) $5,824 (97.7%) $5,964

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 148th of 327 High schoolsRanks 190th of 326 High schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (James River High)7978
 1%
   End of Course Writing (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7867
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (James River High)8357
 26%
   End of Course Geometry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8165
 16%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (James River High)7041
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8574
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (James River High)9445
 49%
   End of Course Algebra II (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9270
 22%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (James River High)8843
 45%
   End of Course Chemistry (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8752
 35%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (James River High)8270
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8469
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (James River High)7651
 25%
   End of Course Earth Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8071
 9%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (James River High)9086
 4%
   End of Course English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8786
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course Geography (James River High)10081
 19%
   End of Course Geography (Chesterfield County Public Schools)9780
 17%
   End of Course Geography (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course VA and US History (James River High)6440
 24%
   End of Course VA and US History (Chesterfield County Public Schools)5936
 23%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (James River High)7963
 16%
   End of Course World History I (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7664
 12%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (James River High)8849
 39%
   End of Course World History II (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8649
 37%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students19861926
 3%
African American304288
 5.3%
American Indian00
Asian10082
 18%
Hispanic340404
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White11521059
 8.1%
Two or More Races9093
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%32%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James River High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,926 students attended James River High.

Students at James River High are 55% White, 21% Hispanic, 15% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

James River High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bon Air Elementary
Elementary : Crestwood Elementary
Elementary : Greenfield Elementary
Elementary : Robious Elementary
Middle : Robious Middle

James River High ranks 190th of 326 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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