- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189000809
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-99 students YoY
Highland Springs High held near 1,990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-99 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 114.8 → 113.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-99 students YoY 510189000809 · Highland Springs, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,928 enr · 16.9:1 · 87.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Highland Springs High held near 1,990 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-99 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 114.8 → 113.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Highland Springs 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
- This school
Highland Springs High
1,928 students
- Douglas S. Fre
Douglas S. Freeman High
1,881 students
- Hermitage High
Hermitage High
1,719 students
What this shows Highland Springs High reports 1,928 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Springs High compares
Highland Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,973
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~1,928 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,089 (2022-23) → 1,990 (2023-24), nearly flat (-99).
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.