Enrollment
1,702
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Mills E. Godwin High
Federal NCES profile for Mills E. Godwin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510189001851
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mills E. Godwin High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #8 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mills E. Godwin High has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mills E. Godwin High ranks #8 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189001851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mills E. Godwin High compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mills E. Godwin High
Mills E. Godwin High is a large high school in Richmond, Virginia, enrolling 1,702 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Virginia schools and 26% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,702 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Richmond's high schools, it stands alongside John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students): Mills E. Godwin High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 19.7:1).
Henrico County Public Schools also operates John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students) and Deep Run High (1,992 students) alongside Mills E. Godwin 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 Mills E. Godwin High compares
Mills E. Godwin 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,702
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 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
White 59.2%
Asian 16.8%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Mills E. Godwin 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 Mills E. Godwin 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 Mills E. Godwin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mills E. Godwin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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
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 (~1,702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mills E. Godwin High
How many students attend Mills E. Godwin High?
Mills E. Godwin High has 1,702 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mills E. Godwin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mills E. Godwin High is 17.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mills E. Godwin High?
23.9% of students at Mills E. Godwin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mills E. Godwin High?
The largest demographic group at Mills E. Godwin High is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mills E. Godwin High?
Mills E. Godwin High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mills E. Godwin High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Mills E. Godwin High ranks #8 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 Mills E. Godwin High a good school?
Mills E. Godwin High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Mills E. Godwin 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.
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