- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
George Wythe High
Federal NCES profile for George Wythe High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510324002081
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Wythe High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools.
- #8 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George Wythe High has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Wythe High ranks #8 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324002081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
George Wythe High held near 1,292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 116.5 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510324002081 · Richmond, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,116 enr · 9.6:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
George Wythe High held near 1,292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 116.5 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
George Wythe 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
- This school
George Wythe High
1,116 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary
821 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High
749 students
- Armstrong High
Armstrong High
709 students
What this shows George Wythe High reports 1,116 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Wythe High compares
George Wythe High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 58% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,116 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,116
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 385 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
African American 38.9%
White 3.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, George Wythe High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 George Wythe 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Armstrong High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Wythe 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
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,116 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Wythe High
How many students attend George Wythe High?
George Wythe High has 1,116 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,309 (2022-23) → 1,292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Wythe High?
The student-teacher ratio at George Wythe High is 9.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 39% 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 George Wythe High?
90.8% of students at George Wythe High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Wythe High?
The largest demographic group at George Wythe High is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Wythe High?
George Wythe High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 George Wythe High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, George Wythe High ranks #8 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 George Wythe High, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and Cardinal Elementary (821 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.