Enrollment
1,719
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Hermitage High
Federal NCES profile for Hermitage High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189000806
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermitage High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #13 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 88.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermitage High has class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermitage High ranks #13 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
96.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hermitage High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hermitage High
Hermitage High is a high-poverty, large high school in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 1,719 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Virginia schools and 29% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 88.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,719 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Richmond's high schools, it stands alongside John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students): Hermitage High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.7:1).
Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students) and Deep Run High (1,992 students) alongside Hermitage High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hermitage High compares
Hermitage High on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.0% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,719 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,719
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 95% in Virginia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,658
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
White 23.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Hermitage High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes Hermitage High.
$12,658
Per student
-14%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hermitage High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermitage High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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
Varina High
Standard public school
1,420 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hermitage High
How many students attend Hermitage High?
Hermitage High has 1,719 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermitage High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermitage High is 17.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermitage High?
88.0% of students at Hermitage High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermitage High?
The largest demographic group at Hermitage High is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermitage High?
Hermitage High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hermitage High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermitage High ranks #13 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.
Is Hermitage High a good school?
Hermitage High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Henrico County Public Schools?
Besides Hermitage 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.
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