- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Richmond Community High
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Community High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510324002075
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Community High earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Community High has class sizes smaller than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Community High ranks #2 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Richmond City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510324002075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Richmond Community High held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 510324002075 · Richmond, VA High · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 7.5:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Huguenot High (1,469 students)
Richmond Community High held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Richmond Community 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 211
Richmond Community High
211 students
What this shows Richmond Community High reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Community High compares
Richmond Community High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 73% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 1% in Virginia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.9%
White 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Richmond Community High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Richmond Community 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Wythe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Community 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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Community High
How many students attend Richmond Community High?
Richmond Community High has 211 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 200 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Community High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Community High is 7.5:1, which is 46% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 52% 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 Richmond Community High?
99.5% of students at Richmond Community High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Community High?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Community High is African American at 55.9% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Community High?
Richmond Community High has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Richmond Community High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Community High ranks #2 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 Richmond Community 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.