How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Richmond Alternative | Richmond Community High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, VA | Richmond, VA |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 277 | 211 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 99.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Richmond Alternative | Richmond Community High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,413 | $21,413 |
| District | Richmond Public Schools | Richmond Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Richmond Alternative | Richmond Community High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.7% | 24.6% |
| African American | 67.5% | 55.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5% | 12.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.4% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Richmond Alternative | Richmond Community High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 211:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 5.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 77 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.