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Richmond Community High

Public Grades 9-12

19^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 328 Virginia High Schools

Better than 94% of Virginia high schools

Summary

Richmond Community High is a small public high school in Richmond, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Richmond City Public Schools district. Despite the district's overall low ranking, Richmond Community High has consistently performed exceptionally well, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking as high as 4th out of 327 Virginia high schools.

The school's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students significantly outperforming their peers across the district and state in standardized tests, particularly in math, science, and writing. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 100% of 10th and 11th graders at Richmond Community High were proficient or better in SOL/Writing, compared to just 42.1% and 48.95% for the district, and 66.01% and 79.84% for the state. The school's graduation rates are also consistently high, ranging from 72.4% to 100% in recent years, outpacing the district's rates.

Richmond Community High's exceptional performance is even more impressive given that it serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 98.58% to 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's strong results for its African American and male students are particularly noteworthy, as they suggest the school is effectively addressing achievement gaps often seen in these subgroups. When compared to nearby schools, such as Richmond High School for the Arts, Open High, and Richmond Alternative, Richmond Community High stands out as an exceptional educational institution, delivering outstanding outcomes for its students.

211

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,578

Per pupil spending ?

99.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222-2722

(804) 780-4332

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Feeder schools for Richmond Community High:

Elementary:	Barack Obama Elementary
	Bellevue Elementary
	Blackwell Elementary
	Broad Rock Elementary
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	Cardinal Elementary
	Chimborazo Elementary
	Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary
	Fairfield Court Elementary
	Frances W. McClenney Elementary
	G.H. Reid Elementary
	George W. Carver Elementary
	Henry Marsh III Elementary
	J.B. Fisher Elementary
	J.L. Francis Elementary
	Linwood Holton Elementary
	Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary
	Mary Munford Elementary
	Miles Jones Elementary
	Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
	Overby-Sheppard Elementary
	Southampton Elementary
	Swansboro Elementary
	Westover Hills Elementary
	William Fox Elementary
	Woodville Elementary
Middle:	Albert Hill Middle
	Dogwood Middle
	Lucille M. Brown Middle
	Martin Luther King Junior Middle
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	Thomas C. Boushall Middle
	Thomas H. Henderson Middle

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.9%

White:

24.6%

Hispanic:

12.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (96% vs 83% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Virginia high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Virginia average (92%)

Worth a look

!Geometry scores 14 pts below the Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school96%

District avg56%

Virginia avg83%

19^th of 328

Virginia public high schools ?

Top 6%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 2% (2015) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 9High Schools in the Richmond City Public Schools

115^th of 129Richmond City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	81.1	19 of 328	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	76.9	41 of 329	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.1	15 of 326	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	79.0	14 of 325	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	67.6	36 of 327	89.0%	★★★★☆
2019	83.4	4 of 327	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	76.0	15 of 326	95.4%	★★★★★
2017	65.0	66 of 324	79.6%	★★★★☆
2016	57.3	104 of 321	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	80.5	6 of 322	98.1%	★★★★★
2014	71.6	38 of 322	88.2%	★★★★☆
2013	86.8	2 of 321	99.4%	★★★★★
2012	74.5	23 of 321	92.8%	★★★★★
2011	86.5	2 of 320	99.4%	★★★★★
2010	84.7	2 of 317	99.4%	★★★★★
2009	85.4	3 of 313	99.0%	★★★★★
2008	86.7	2 of 316	99.4%	★★★★★
2007	85.9	3 of 313	99.0%	★★★★★
2006	83.9	3 of 314	99.0%	★★★★★
2005	84.0	3 of 308	99.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	87.2	10 of 245	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	79.9	23 of 249	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	90.2	7 of 240	97.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	77.8	32 of 321	90.0%	★★★★★
2024	71.4	75 of 322	76.7%	★★★★☆
2023	80.1	24 of 320	92.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	87.8	7 of 324	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	78.0	39 of 320	87.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	86.4	6 of 322	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	84.8	10 of 322	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	81.1	20 of 321	93.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	74.7	42 of 313	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	92.9	1 of 314	99.7%	★★★★★
2023	92.6	1 of 315	99.7%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)98th percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2025)96th percentile~ school

Female (2025)90th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)87th percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Writing100%+23 vs state

Algebra II100%+6 vs state

English Reading100%+12 vs state

World History I99%+32 vs state

Biology98%+12 vs state

Geometry71%-14 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, December 15, 2017

Actually I am a grand parent of a student and had the privilege of attending the first parents orientation meeting of the current school year. It was well organized and quickly moved us through our student's classes where we met the teachers and learned their plans for engaging and working with their students. The principal is very impressive and conducts frequent (daily I believe) school assemblies to discuss the schools commitment to excellence and encourage students active engagement in the full experience available to them and what that might mean to their future.
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Schools Near Richmond Community High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Writing (2025)				SOL Geometry (2025)		SOL Algebra I (2025)						SOL Algebra II (2025)			SOL Mathematics (2025)	SOL Biology (2025)				SOL Science (2025)	SOL Earth Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)						SOL VA and US History (2025)		SOL World History I (2025)				SOL World History II (2025)		SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 9th Grade	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Writing 12th Grade	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 10th Grade	SOL Algebra I 11th Grade	SOL Algebra I 12th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 10th Grade	SOL Algebra II 11th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 10th Grade	SOL Biology 11th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 10th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL VA and US History 11th Grade	SOL VA and US History 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL World History I 10th Grade	SOL World History I 11th Grade	SOL World History I 12th Grade	SOL World History II 9th Grade	SOL World History II 10th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richmond Community High	Public	9-12	201 E Brookland Park Boulevard	Richmond	23222	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 780-4332	211	26	8.1	99.5%	52 (24.6%)	118 (55.9%)	26 (12.3%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.2%)	81.1	19^th of 328 public high schools	94.2%		76.9	41^st of 329 public high schools	87.5%	22		100.0	100.0			70.7							100.0				98.5										100.0				98.5							$14,578	$655	$13,923
Richmond Alternative School	Public	6-12	119 West Leigh Street	Richmond	23220	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-4388	277	33	8.3		2 (0.7%)	187 (67.5%)	79 (28.5%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0.3	327^th of 328 public high schools	0.3%		0	329^th of 329 public high schools	0.0%	2		13.0							31.8											18.4	4.6				0.0		14.3	17.4			9.1						13.6
John Marshall High	Public	9-12	4225 Old Brook Rd	Richmond	23227	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-6052	645	63	10.2	133.8%	82 (12.7%)	499 (77.4%)	29 (4.5%)	12 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.3%)	29.6	287^th of 328 public high schools	12.5%		37.1	254^th of 329 public high schools	22.8%	33		43.2	49.1	50.0		76.9			60.8	90.0		90.9	79.3				81.1	57.0	78.3								80.0	66.7			61.1			91.7		76.9		$15,985	$1,243	$14,742
Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	4314 Crutchfield Street	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5037	32	11	3.0		2 (6.3%)	28 (87.5%)	1 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.1%)								(n/a)																																						$24,696	$00	$24,696
Armstrong High	Public	9-12	2300 Cool Lane	Richmond	23223	Henrico County	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-4449	709	82	8.6	92.5%	28 (3.9%)	606 (85.5%)	49 (6.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.7%)	15.1	318^th of 328 public high schools	3.0%		20.2	314^th of 329 public high schools	4.6%	4		21.1	36.9						74.7	71.9	83.3	100.0	74.2				77.8	40.3	40.5	83.3							67.5	84.6			42.1	52.4	81.8	92.3		19.1		$15,203	$1,096	$14,106
Henrico High	Public, Magnet	9-12	302 Azalea Ave	Richmond	23227	Henrico County	Henrico County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(804) 228-2700	1,300	93	13.9	86.8%	130 (10.0%)	934 (71.8%)	89 (6.8%)	105 (8.1%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (2.8%)	17.4	316^th of 328 public high schools	3.7%		21.2	313^th of 329 public high schools	4.9%	3						49.0			66.5	74.5	86.7		84.1				74.3	46.2	50.0	76.9							77.8	45.8							36.4	53.9		$10,700	$594	$10,107
Open High	Public	9-12	600 S Pine St	Richmond	23220	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 780-4661	171	19	9.1	101.2%	70 (40.9%)	62 (36.3%)	28 (16.4%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)	88.8	3^rd of 328 public high schools	99.1%		87.5	5^th of 329 public high schools	98.5%	2		100.0	97.3			95.2							100.0				100.0										97.4				100.0							$10,932	$14	$10,919
Thomas Jefferson High	Public	9-12	4100 W Grace St	Richmond	23230	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-6028	749	63	11.8	78.2%	173 (23.1%)	477 (63.7%)	61 (8.1%)	11 (1.5%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.8%)	27.3	294^th of 328 public high schools	10.4%		35.2	261^st of 329 public high schools	20.7%	33		55.8	57.6	50.0		60.0			78.6	83.3			64.2				65.9	44.6	88.9	90.0							81.2	66.7	44.0		35.3	50.0			53.6	65.7		$14,341	$1,101	$13,241
Franklin Military Academy	Public	6-12	701 North 37th Street	Richmond	23223	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-8526	335	53	6.3	99.7%	65 (19.4%)	164 (49.0%)	89 (26.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	69.6	91^st of 328 public high schools	72.3%		64.2	123^rd of 329 public high schools	62.6%	32		86.4	92.5		100.0	68.8	100.0	94.9					84.6			98.0	95.2					91.5	96.1	92.2	91.5		95.0				75.0						100.0	$16,527	$609	$15,918
Richmond High School for the Arts	Public	9-12	4314 Crutchfield St	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5037	1,116	117	9.5	94.4%	40 (3.6%)	434 (38.9%)	611 (54.7%)	18 (1.6%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (0.8%)	6.4	326^th of 328 public high schools	0.6%		3.7	327^th of 329 public high schools	0.6%	1	4.8	16.5	22.1	25.0					58.7	79.2	72.0	55.0	31.8	3.7	6.9		25.2	28.8	61.1							54.6	54.1	59.1		11.8	20.8					21.2		$9,953	$668	$9,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Community High

How many students attend Richmond Community High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 211 students attended Richmond Community High.

Is Richmond Community High a good school?

Yes. Richmond Community High ranks in the top 5.8% of Virginia high schools.

What schools feed into Richmond Community High?

What district is Richmond Community High in?

Richmond City Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Richmond Community High?

Students at Richmond Community High are 56% African American, 25% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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