- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189000811
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 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 36/100 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
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+116 students YoY
John Randolph Tucker High grew from 1,916 students in 2022-23 to 2,032 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 108.0 → 108.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+116 students YoY 510189000811 · Richmond, VA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,132 enr · 19.7:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Deep Run High (1,992 students)
John Randolph Tucker High grew from 1,916 students in 2022-23 to 2,032 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 108.0 → 108.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John Randolph Tucker High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Highland Sprin
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 John Randolph Tucker High reports 2,132 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Randolph Tucker High compares
John Randolph Tucker High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,973
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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,939
- 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
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 (~2,132 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,916 (2022-23) → 2,032 (2023-24), up 116.
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.