Enrollment
2,132
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
John Randolph Tucker High
Federal NCES profile for John Randolph Tucker High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189000811
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Randolph Tucker High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #15 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John Randolph Tucker High has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Randolph Tucker High ranks #15 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Randolph Tucker High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Randolph Tucker High
John Randolph Tucker High is a higher-need, large high school in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 2,132 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Virginia schools and 42% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.7% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,132 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (30%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Richmond's high schools, it stands alongside Douglas S. Freeman High (1,881 students): John Randolph Tucker High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 18.3:1).
Henrico County Public Schools also operates Deep Run High (1,992 students) and Glen Allen High (1,939 students) alongside John Randolph Tucker 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 John Randolph Tucker High compares
John Randolph Tucker 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 9% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,132 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,132
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.2%
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
White 25.1%
African American 19.6%
Asian 18.6%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, John Randolph Tucker High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henrico County Public Schools, which includes John Randolph Tucker 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 John Randolph Tucker High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Run High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hermitage High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Randolph Tucker 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
- 1,928
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 in Richmond
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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
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 (~2,132 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Randolph Tucker High
How many students attend John Randolph Tucker High?
John Randolph Tucker High has 2,132 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Randolph Tucker High?
The student-teacher ratio at John Randolph Tucker High is 19.7:1, which is 42% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Randolph Tucker High?
52.7% of students at John Randolph Tucker High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Randolph Tucker High?
The largest demographic group at John Randolph Tucker High is Hispanic or Latino at 30.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Randolph Tucker High?
John Randolph Tucker High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 John Randolph Tucker High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, John Randolph Tucker High ranks #15 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 John Randolph Tucker High a good school?
John Randolph Tucker High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 John Randolph Tucker High, Henrico County Public Schools also operates Deep Run High (1,992 students), Glen Allen High (1,939 students), and Highland Springs High (1,928 students). See the Henrico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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