- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Henrico High
Federal NCES profile for Henrico High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189000804
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henrico High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #10 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Henrico High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henrico High ranks #10 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Henrico High held near 1,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.0 → 103.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 510189000804 · Richmond, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,300 enr · 13:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Henrico High held near 1,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.0 → 103.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Henrico High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
John Randolph Tucker High
2,132 students
- Deep Run High
Deep Run High
1,992 students
- Glen Allen Hig
Glen Allen High
1,939 students
- Highland Sprin
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- This school
Henrico High
1,300 students
What this shows Henrico High reports 1,300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henrico High compares
Henrico 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 50% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,300 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,300
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$12,973
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.8%
White 10.0%
Asian 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Henrico High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Henrico County Public Schools reports $12,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henrico High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henrico High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henrico High
How many students attend Henrico High?
Henrico High has 1,300 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,348 (2022-23) → 1,310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henrico High?
The student-teacher ratio at Henrico High is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 17% 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 Henrico High?
86.3% of students at Henrico High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henrico High?
The largest demographic group at Henrico High is African American at 71.8% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henrico High?
Henrico High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Henrico High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Henrico High ranks #10 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 Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Henrico High, Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students), Deep Run High (1,992 students), and Glen Allen High (1,939 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.