Enrollment
1,928
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Highland Springs, VA
Highland Springs High
Federal NCES profile for Highland Springs High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189000809
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Springs High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Highland Springs · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 87.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Springs High has class sizes larger than 90% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Springs High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Highland Springs, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
114.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Springs High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Springs High
Highland Springs High is a high-poverty, large high school in Highland Springs, Virginia, enrolling 1,928 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Virginia schools and 22% 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 87.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,928 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 459 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,928 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students) and Deep Run High (1,992 students) alongside Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs High compares
Highland Springs 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 52% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,928 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,928
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Virginia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 303 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
White 7.5%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Highland Springs High is less 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 Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs 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 |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermitage High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Springs 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
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,928 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Springs High
How many students attend Highland Springs High?
Highland Springs High has 1,928 students enrolled. It is a high school in Highland Springs, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Springs High?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Springs High is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Springs High?
87.6% of students at Highland Springs High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Springs High?
The largest demographic group at Highland Springs High is African American at 77.4% of enrollment, in Highland Springs, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Springs High?
Highland Springs High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Highland Springs High rank among public schools in Highland Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Springs High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Highland Springs, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Highland Springs on the city page.
Is Highland Springs High a good school?
Highland Springs High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Highland Springs 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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