Douglas S. Freeman High

Public 9-12

 8701 Three Chopt Rd
       Richmond, VA  23229


(804) 673-3700

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 326 Virginia High Schools


Feeder schools for Douglas S. Freeman High:

Elementary:    Crestview Elementary
    Maybeury Elementary
    Ridge Elementary
    Tuckahoe Elementary
Middle:    Tuckahoe Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  1,860

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.1%
Hispanic:
17.7%
African American:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Compare Details Douglas S. Freeman High ranks worse than 52.1% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked high schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Douglas S. Freeman High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.1%), Hispanic (17.7%), African American (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas S. Freeman High is 18. 5 high schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Douglas S. Freeman High:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas S. Freeman High 170th of 326 Virginia public high schools. (See Douglas S. Freeman High in the ranking list.)

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Henrico County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henrico County Public Schools 77th of 131 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Douglas S. Freeman High

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Rank History for all students at Douglas S. Freeman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.75 24th 308 92.2%
2006 65.92 55th 314 82.5%
2007 70.97 33rd 313 89.5%
2008 66.67 58th 316 81.6%
2009 64.18 72nd 313 77.0%
2010 68.53 47th 317 85.2%
2011 64.62 72nd 320 77.5%
2012 68.14 46th 321 85.7%
2013 68.67 55th 321 82.9%
2014 63.93 68th 322 78.9%
2015 61.81 79th 322 75.5%
2016 54.50 123rd 321 61.7%
2017 56.82 114th 324 64.8%
2018 52.70 138th 326 57.7%
2019 55.48 122nd 327 62.7%
2021 49.54 146th 327 55.4%
2022 53.89 128th 325 60.6%
2023 54.75 170th 326 47.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Douglas S. Freeman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.90 90th 193 53.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Douglas S. Freeman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.32 55th 97 43.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Douglas S. Freeman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.51 154th 320 51.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Douglas S. Freeman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.27 80th 249 67.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Douglas S. Freeman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.35 168th 321 47.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Douglas S. Freeman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.73 68th 120 43.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Douglas S. Freeman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.95 111th 240 53.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Douglas S. Freeman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.00 177th 232 23.7%
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Rank History for White students at Douglas S. Freeman High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.28 94th 315 70.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.6)
76%

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, March 5, 2010

Open Quote When I went to school there in 2001 we had the 3rd highest SOL scores in the state. The teachers are awesome for the most part and every single economic class is represented. Close Quote


Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, March 4, 2010

Open Quote Both my husband and I are an alumni of Douglas S. Freeman High School and are parents and siblings of alumni of Freeman. There is no finer school in Henrico County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The high standard of education offered there now is of the same high quality it was when I attended. It is one of the reasons we chose to relocate to that school district when we returned to Richmond. I hope my grandchildren are able to attend this fine school when the time comes! Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, March 4, 2010

Open Quote As a graduate and a parent I have been very pleased with Freeman. Freeman has provided my children with an excellent education. My children have also had to learn that the world is a diversified place. Not everyone is the same color or has the same amount of money. My oldest is excelling at college and in the world and I am sure the others will too. Close Quote


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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Open Quote I was a student at Freeman in the early '70's, and enjoyed the programs available to all students' aspirations! The school was overcrowded, and easy to get lost in the masses, but the teachers did the best they could! My only concern was the prevalent use of the confederate flag as a symbol for the school. But we were allowed to smoke our cigarettes, 5 min. between classes to socialize, had an administration who allowed girls to wear jeans when initially we couldn't, and hired teachers who taught us HOW to think, not WHAT to think. I Loved the art classes(Miss Kilvington and Mrs. Stratton rocked!), and the Distributive Eduction Department took us to Tyson's Corner when it first opened...yea, Mr. Gainous!) Miss Nause had us reading cutting-edge literture and analyze newspaper articles for bias in English. Mr. Devito, our history teacher, gave us global exposure to belief systems foreign to us. All of these teachers were crucial to the development of who I am, today. It was only when I reached the 11th grade, and the puritan ethic was being forced on us in English that I felt my rebelliousness coming-out in force. Freeman moved with the times, intellectually, on most levels, in spite of the conservative (read confd. flag)mindset that tried to impose itself on the student population. It was then I couldn't stand it anymore. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 4, 2010

Open Quote Very diverse student body with excellent commitment to academics and community service. Excellent faculty. While some parents are distinctly disengaged with the school, others are extremely active and take a strong interest in curriculum and academics. One of the toughest high schools in the state as rated by college admissions officers. Just ask James Madison University its opinion of DS Freeman's academic rigor. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 4, 2010

Open Quote Awesome school in a great area with diversified population of students!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Douglas S. Freeman High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1296 1296
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1337 1337
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1325 1325
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1329 1329
1993 1156 92 100 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1368
1994 1148 87 97 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1353
1995 1236 124 87 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1461
1996 1236 124 87 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1461
1997 1227 120 104 21 0 n/a n/a 0 1472
1998 1235 112 101 29 0 n/a n/a 0 1477
1999 1242 116 114 34 1 n/a n/a 0 1507
2000 1241 101 108 29 1 n/a n/a -4 1476
2001 1317 96 87 33 2 n/a n/a 0 1535
2002 1318 134 96 55 2 n/a n/a 0 1605
2003 1318 134 96 55 2 n/a n/a 0 1605
2004 1315 141 97 63 3 n/a n/a 0 1619
2005 1283 183 101 82 3 n/a n/a 2 1654
2006 1239 189 102 81 2 n/a n/a 4 1617
2007 1226 190 98 97 4 n/a n/a 19 1634
2008 1194 209 102 111 2 n/a n/a 24 1642
2009 1189 230 96 120 3 n/a n/a 27 1665
2010 1204 230 101 119 8 n/a n/a 27 1689
2011 1188 261 112 164 6 0 30 0 1761
2012 1176 242 116 166 5 0 34 0 1739
2013 1165 235 128 160 8 0 42 0 1738
2014 1167 216 131 158 4 0 38 0 1714
2015 1145 222 128 172 7 3 40 0 1717
2016 1173 224 125 189 5 2 61 0 1779
2017 1183 217 131 212 2 1 69 0 1815
2018 1144 230 129 220 3 2 77 0 1805
2019 1173 226 134 226 3 2 72 0 1836
2020 1163 231 137 264 2 2 85 0 1884
2021 1142 259 144 246 5 2 85 0 1883
2022 1088 257 126 280 4 0 91 0 1846
2023 1044 266 117 330 5 0 98 0 1860

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 Douglas S. Freeman High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1296 71.2 18.2 n/a
1990 1337 77.6 17.2 n/a
1991 1325 75.9 17.4 n/a
1992 1329 77.3 17.1 n/a
1993 1368 80.4 17.0 n/a
1994 1353 122.4 n/a n/a
1995 1461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1472 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1477 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1507 82.0 18.4 0
2000 1476 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1535 83.0 18.5 n/a
2002 1605 105.9 15.2 n/a
2003 1605 105.9 15.2 n/a
2004 1619 93.6 17.3 5.9
2005 1654 91.8 18.0 n/a
2006 1617 90.0 18.0 n/a
2007 1634 93.9 17.4 n/a
2008 1642 73.6 22.3 11.5
2009 1665 76.3 21.8 14.9
2010 1689 76.1 22.1 18.5
2011 1761 76.8 22.9 22
2012 1739 94.6 18.3 24.7
2013 1738 87.7 19.8 22.3
2014 1714 93.9 18.2 23.6
2015 1717 96.0 17.8 24.3
2016 1779 95.0 18.7 23.2
2017 1815 94.7 19.1 26
2018 1805 96.0 18.7 27.6
2019 1836 95.7 19.1 30.8
2020 1884 97.6 19.2 30.1
2021 1883 95.0 19.8 n/a
2022 1846 100.8 18.3 30.8
2023 1860 103.0 18.0 39.9

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 Douglas S. Freeman High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1296 71.2 18.2 n/a
1990 1337 77.6 17.2 n/a
1991 1325 75.9 17.4 n/a
1992 1329 77.3 17.1 n/a
1993 1368 80.4 17.0 n/a
1994 1353 122.4 n/a n/a
1995 1461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1472 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1477 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1507 82.0 18.4 0
2000 1476 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1535 83.0 18.5 n/a
2002 1605 105.9 15.2 n/a
2003 1605 105.9 15.2 n/a
2004 1619 93.6 17.3 5.9
2005 1654 91.8 18.0 n/a
2006 1617 90.0 18.0 n/a
2007 1634 93.9 17.4 n/a
2008 1642 73.6 22.3 11.5
2009 1665 76.3 21.8 14.9
2010 1689 76.1 22.1 18.5
2011 1761 76.8 22.9 22
2012 1739 94.6 18.3 24.7
2013 1738 87.7 19.8 22.3
2014 1714 93.9 18.2 23.6
2015 1717 96.0 17.8 24.3
2016 1779 95.0 18.7 23.2
2017 1815 94.7 19.1 26
2018 1805 96.0 18.7 27.6
2019 1836 95.7 19.1 30.8
2020 1884 97.6 19.2 30.1
2021 1883 95.0 19.8 n/a
2022 1846 100.8 18.3 30.8
2023 1860 103.0 18.0 39.9

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas S. Freeman High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 122nd of 327 High schoolsRanks 170th of 326 High schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Douglas S. Freeman High)7973
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Henrico County Public Schools)7668
 8%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Douglas S. Freeman High)8277
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Henrico County Public Schools)8478
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Douglas S. Freeman High)8673
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Henrico County Public Schools)8877
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Douglas S. Freeman High)9691
 5%
   End of Course Algebra II (Henrico County Public Schools)9586
 9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Douglas S. Freeman High)8879
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Henrico County Public Schools)8367
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Douglas S. Freeman High)6663
 3%
   End of Course Earth Science (Henrico County Public Schools)8485
 1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Douglas S. Freeman High)9190
 1%
   End of Course English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)8785
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Douglas S. Freeman High)6638
 28%
   End of Course VA and US History (Henrico County Public Schools)6333
 30%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Douglas S. Freeman High)8056
 24%
   End of Course World History I (Henrico County Public Schools)7964
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Douglas S. Freeman High)8069
 11%
   End of Course World History II (Henrico County Public Schools)7958
 21%
   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 Students18361860
 1.3%
African American226266
 17.7%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian134117
 12.7%
Hispanic226330
 46%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White11731044
 11%
Two or More Races7298
 36.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.8%39.9%
 9.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas S. Freeman High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,860 students attended Douglas S. Freeman High.

Students at Douglas S. Freeman High are 56% White, 18% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Douglas S. Freeman High ranks 170th of 326 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Douglas S. Freeman High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Crestview Elementary
Elementary : Maybeury Elementary
Elementary : Ridge Elementary
Elementary : Tuckahoe Elementary
Middle : Tuckahoe Middle


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