- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Open High
Federal NCES profile for Open High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510324001373
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Open High earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Open High has class sizes smaller than 85% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Open High ranks #1 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Open High shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510324001373 · Richmond, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Open High shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Open High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huguenot High
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
- This school 171
Open High
171 students
What this shows Open High reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Open High compares
Open High is a shrinking 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 74% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 15% in Virginia - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.9%
African American 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Open High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
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 Open High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huguenot High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| River City Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Open 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
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
Huguenot High
Standard public school
1,469 students 14.1:1 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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Open High
How many students attend Open High?
Open High has 171 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Open High?
The student-teacher ratio at Open High is 11.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Open High?
100.0% of students at Open High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Open High?
The largest demographic group at Open High is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Open High?
Open High has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (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 Open High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Open High ranks #1 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 Open High, Richmond City Public Schools also operates Huguenot High (1,469 students), River City Middle (1,150 students), and George Wythe High (1,116 students). See the Richmond City Public Schools district page for the complete list.