- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Armstrong High
Federal NCES profile for Armstrong High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510324002082
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Armstrong High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #5 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 90.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Armstrong High has class sizes smaller than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong High ranks #5 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324002082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Armstrong High shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 82.3 → 66.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 510324002082 · Richmond, VA High · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 8.6:1 · 90.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Armstrong High shrank from 747 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 82.3 → 66.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Armstrong High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- This school
Armstrong High
709 students
What this shows Armstrong High reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Armstrong High compares
Armstrong High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 38% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.2% | ▲ 57% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 2% in Virginia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 370 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
White 3.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Armstrong High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond City Public Schools reports $21,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Armstrong High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Armstrong High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools in Richmond
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
John Randolph Tucker High
Standard public school
2,132 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Douglas S. Freeman High
Standard public school
1,881 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Hermitage High
Standard public school
1,719 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mills E. Godwin High
Standard public school
1,702 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Monacan High
Standard public school
1,644 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Huguenot High
Standard public school
1,469 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~709 students)
Frequently asked questions about Armstrong High
How many students attend Armstrong High?
Armstrong High has 709 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Armstrong High?
The student-teacher ratio at Armstrong High is 8.6:1, which is 38% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Armstrong High?
90.2% of students at Armstrong High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Armstrong High?
The largest demographic group at Armstrong High is African American at 85.5% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Armstrong High?
Armstrong High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Armstrong High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Armstrong High ranks #5 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond City Public Schools?
Besides Armstrong High, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.