- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Huguenot High
Federal NCES profile for Huguenot High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510324002083
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huguenot High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Huguenot High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huguenot High ranks #6 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324002083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Huguenot High held near 1,507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 104.5 → 94.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-44 students YoY 510324002083 · Richmond, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,469 enr · 14.1:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: River City Middle (1,150 students)
Huguenot High held near 1,507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-44 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 104.5 → 94.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Huguenot High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Huguenot High
1,469 students
- River City Mid
River City Middle
1,150 students
- George Wythe H
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 Huguenot High reports 1,469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huguenot High compares
Huguenot 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,469
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Virginia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 317 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
White 5.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Huguenot High is more mixed than 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 Huguenot High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armstrong High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huguenot High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Varina High
Standard public school
1,420 students 14.3:1 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 (~1,469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huguenot High
How many students attend Huguenot High?
Huguenot High has 1,469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,551 (2022-23) → 1,507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huguenot High?
The student-teacher ratio at Huguenot High is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huguenot High?
87.9% of students at Huguenot High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huguenot High?
The largest demographic group at Huguenot High is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huguenot High?
Huguenot High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Huguenot High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Huguenot High ranks #6 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 Huguenot High, Richmond City Public Schools also operates River City Middle (1,150 students), George Wythe High (1,116 students), and Cardinal Elementary (821 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.