- Enrollment
- 2,132
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, VA
Varina High
Federal NCES profile for Varina 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 510189000835
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Varina High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #12 of 15
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Varina High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Varina High ranks #12 of 15 high schools in Richmond, VA.
School address
District: Henrico County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510189000835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Varina High held near 1,411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 99.8 → 102.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 510189000835 · Richmond, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,420 enr · 14.3:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John Randolph Tucker High (2,132 students)
Varina High held near 1,411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 99.8 → 102.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Varina High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Randolph
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
- This school
Varina High
1,420 students
What this shows Varina High reports 1,420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Varina High compares
Varina 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,420 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,420
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 374 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 77.0%
White 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Varina High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Varina High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Randolph Tucker High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Run High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Allen High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas S. Freeman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Varina 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
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 (~1,420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Varina High
How many students attend Varina High?
Varina High has 1,420 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,405 (2022-23) → 1,411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Varina High?
The student-teacher ratio at Varina High is 14.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Varina High?
87.1% of students at Varina High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Varina High?
The largest demographic group at Varina High is African American at 77.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Varina High?
Varina High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Varina High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Varina High ranks #12 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 Varina 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.