Enrollment
1,469
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510324002083
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 65
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 53
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huguenot High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huguenot High
Huguenot High is a high-poverty, large high school in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 1,469 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,469 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 78 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 13 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Richmond City Public Schools spends $21,583 per pupil, 47% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 326 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,469 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Richmond's high schools, it stands alongside John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students): Huguenot High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 19.7:1).
Richmond City Public Schools also operates River City Middle (1,150 students) and George Wythe High (1,116 students) alongside Huguenot 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 Huguenot High compares
Huguenot 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,583
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond City Public Schools, which includes Huguenot High.
$21,583
Per student
+47%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 34.3%
Federal 25.7%
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 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
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~1,469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 53/100 (higher 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 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.
Is Huguenot High a good school?
Huguenot High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. 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 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.
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