Mills E. Godwin High

Summary:

Mills E. Godwin High is a public magnet high school serving grades 9-12 in Richmond, Virginia, with a student population of 1,773. As part of the Henrico County Public Schools district, Godwin High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Virginia, with strong academic performance and test scores that outpace the county and state averages.

Godwin High's student population is predominantly White (61.48%), with significant Asian (14.83%) and smaller percentages of African American (9.53%), Hispanic (8.23%), and other racial groups. This racial composition differs notably from nearby schools, which tend to have higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is particularly strong for Asian and multi-racial students, ranking 23rd-25th and 38th-50th in the state, respectively. However, the school's performance is more average for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, suggesting performance gaps between subgroups.

While Godwin High maintains a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, its statewide ranking has declined from 14th in 2016-2017 to 90th in 2023-2024, indicating that the school's performance, while still strong, may be declining relative to other high-performing schools in Virginia. When compared to nearby high schools in the Henrico County district, Godwin High stands out as the top-performing school, with significantly higher test scores and a higher statewide ranking. However, some of the other nearby schools, such as Deep Run High and Douglas S. Freeman High, also perform well and have strong academic reputations.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 2101 Pump Rd
       Richmond, VA  23238


(804) 750-2600

District: Henrico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 329 Virginia High Schools


Feeder schools for Mills E. Godwin High:

Elementary:    Gayton Elementary
    Pemberton Elementary
    Pinchbeck Elementary
    Ruby F. Carver Elementary
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Middle:    Pocahontas Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  1,740

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.7%
Asian:
14.6%
African American:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.1% Help


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Compare Details Mills E. Godwin High ranks better than 72.6% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked high schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.39. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mills E. Godwin High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.7%), Asian (14.6%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mills E. Godwin High is 17.4, which is the 4th best among 9 high schools in the Henrico County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Mills E. Godwin High employs 100 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mills E. Godwin High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mills E. Godwin High 90th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Mills E. Godwin High in the ranking list.)

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Henrico County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Henrico County Public Schools 88th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mills E. Godwin High

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Rank History for all students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.94 7th 308 97.7%
2006 76.51 15th 314 95.2%
2007 79.09 10th 313 96.8%
2008 81.44 5th 316 98.4%
2009 80.84 6th 313 98.1%
2010 77.25 13th 317 95.9%
2011 77.08 20th 320 93.8%
2012 79.67 9th 321 97.2%
2013 79.06 19th 321 94.1%
2014 79.84 13th 322 96.0%
2015 78.86 13th 322 96.0%
2016 74.48 22nd 321 93.1%
2017 76.33 14th 324 95.7%
2018 70.24 35th 326 89.3%
2019 70.54 39th 327 88.1%
2021 61.87 75th 327 77.1%
2022 69.37 54th 325 83.4%
2023 70.07 87th 326 73.3%
2024 69.39 90th 329 72.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.50 38th 193 80.3%
2024 68.20 50th 198 74.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.15 21st 122 82.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.67 155th 320 51.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.08 85th 320 73.4%
2024 73.20 60th 322 81.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.39 20th 249 92.0%
2024 41.55 161st 253 36.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.92 77th 321 76.0%
2024 65.96 107th 322 66.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.51 25th 120 79.2%
2024 70.82 23rd 118 80.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.51 94th 240 60.8%
2024 55.46 115th 249 53.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.68 110th 232 52.6%
2024 52.12 113th 233 51.5%
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Rank History for White students at Mills E. Godwin High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.07 86th 315 72.7%
2024 65.80 97th 314 69.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mills E. Godwin High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1339 1339
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1368 1368
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1370 1370
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1374 1374
1993 1399 53 67 13 0 n/a n/a 0 1532
1994 1423 67 75 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1585
1995 1543 77 98 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1741
1996 1543 77 98 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1741
1997 1618 79 86 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1803
1998 1724 83 83 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1902
1999 1707 79 93 15 5 n/a n/a 0 1899
2000 1774 81 101 19 7 n/a n/a -4 1978
2001 1729 84 129 35 7 n/a n/a 0 1984
2002 1801 87 119 33 0 n/a n/a 2 2042
2003 1801 87 119 33 0 n/a n/a 2 2042
2004 1759 103 129 40 2 n/a n/a 2 2035
2005 1750 112 132 49 1 n/a n/a 12 2056
2006 1653 113 133 34 0 n/a n/a 33 1966
2007 1551 108 126 40 0 n/a n/a 55 1880
2008 1508 127 112 36 0 n/a n/a 95 1878
2009 1417 135 129 31 2 n/a n/a 120 1834
2010 1422 140 136 41 4 n/a n/a 106 1849
2011 1515 164 143 66 1 5 30 0 1924
2012 1429 143 146 73 2 5 33 0 1831
2013 1350 150 152 86 2 2 46 0 1788
2014 1338 139 162 93 2 3 54 0 1791
2015 1317 137 177 118 2 2 58 0 1811
2016 1315 151 205 101 2 3 54 0 1831
2017 1302 163 221 98 1 1 69 0 1855
2018 1242 156 237 111 0 1 81 0 1828
2019 1231 153 264 129 1 1 82 0 1861
2020 1236 146 263 133 1 0 81 0 1860
2021 1203 145 262 137 1 0 82 0 1830
2022 1170 164 283 141 1 1 96 0 1856
2023 1090 169 263 146 0 1 104 0 1773
2024 1073 162 254 149 1 3 98 0 1740

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mills E. Godwin High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1339 78.1 17.1 n/a
1990 1368 79.4 17.2 n/a
1991 1370 80.5 17.0 n/a
1992 1374 82.0 16.7 n/a
1993 1532 83.8 18.3 n/a
1994 1585 144.2 n/a n/a
1995 1741 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1741 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1803 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1902 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1899 100.0 19.0 0
2000 1978 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1984 109.8 18.1 n/a
2002 2042 122.4 16.7 n/a
2003 2042 122.4 16.7 n/a
2004 2035 109.6 18.6 2.3
2005 2056 109.3 18.8 n/a
2006 1966 110.0 17.9 n/a
2007 1880 107.2 17.5 n/a
2008 1878 88.3 21.3 4.7
2009 1834 79.2 23.2 7.7
2010 1849 83.4 22.1 9.2
2011 1924 82.4 23.3 11.4
2012 1831 88.9 20.5 12.2
2013 1788 88.6 20.1 10
2014 1791 95.2 18.7 10.7
2015 1811 96.0 18.8 12.5
2016 1831 95.0 19.2 12.2
2017 1855 90.4 20.5 12.9
2018 1828 93.2 19.6 14.1
2019 1861 92.3 20.1 17.3
2020 1860 93.3 19.9 15.6
2021 1830 92.3 19.8 n/a
2022 1856 95.4 19.4 15.6
2023 1773 97.5 18.1 26.3
2024 1740 100.0 17.4 29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mills E. Godwin High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1339 78.1 17.1 n/a
1990 1368 79.4 17.2 n/a
1991 1370 80.5 17.0 n/a
1992 1374 82.0 16.7 n/a
1993 1532 83.8 18.3 n/a
1994 1585 144.2 n/a n/a
1995 1741 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1741 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1803 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1902 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1899 100.0 19.0 0
2000 1978 n/a 0.0 0
2001 1984 109.8 18.1 n/a
2002 2042 122.4 16.7 n/a
2003 2042 122.4 16.7 n/a
2004 2035 109.6 18.6 2.3
2005 2056 109.3 18.8 n/a
2006 1966 110.0 17.9 n/a
2007 1880 107.2 17.5 n/a
2008 1878 88.3 21.3 4.7
2009 1834 79.2 23.2 7.7
2010 1849 83.4 22.1 9.2
2011 1924 82.4 23.3 11.4
2012 1831 88.9 20.5 12.2
2013 1788 88.6 20.1 10
2014 1791 95.2 18.7 10.7
2015 1811 96.0 18.8 12.5
2016 1831 95.0 19.2 12.2
2017 1855 90.4 20.5 12.9
2018 1828 93.2 19.6 14.1
2019 1861 92.3 20.1 17.3
2020 1860 93.3 19.9 15.6
2021 1830 92.3 19.8 n/a
2022 1856 95.4 19.4 15.6
2023 1773 97.5 18.1 26.3
2024 1740 100.0 17.4 29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mills E. Godwin High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 327 High schoolsRanks 87th of 326 High schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Mills E. Godwin High)9185
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Henrico County Public Schools)7668
 8%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Mills E. Godwin High)9385
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Henrico County Public Schools)8478
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Mills E. Godwin High)8281
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Henrico County Public Schools)8877
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Mills E. Godwin High)9985
 14%
   End of Course Algebra II (Henrico County Public Schools)9586
 9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Mills E. Godwin High)10075
 25%
   End of Course Chemistry (Henrico County Public Schools)9353
 40%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Mills E. Godwin High)9685
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Henrico County Public Schools)8367
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Mills E. Godwin High)9595
   End of Course English Reading (Henrico County Public Schools)8785
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Mills E. Godwin High)8547
 38%
   End of Course VA and US History (Henrico County Public Schools)6333
 30%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Mills E. Godwin High)7976
 3%
   End of Course World History I (Henrico County Public Schools)7964
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Mills E. Godwin High)8774
 13%
   End of Course World History II (Henrico County Public Schools)7958
 21%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students18611773
 4.7%
African American153169
 10.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian264263
 0.4%
Hispanic129146
 13.2%
Pacific Islander11
White12311090
 11.5%
Two or More Races82104
 26.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.3%26.3%
 9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mills E. Godwin High

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,740 students attended Mills E. Godwin High.

Students at Mills E. Godwin High are 62% White, 15% Asian, 9% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Mills E. Godwin High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gayton Elementary
Elementary : Pemberton Elementary
Elementary : Pinchbeck Elementary
Elementary : Ruby F. Carver Elementary
Elementary : Short Pump Elementary
Middle : Pocahontas Middle

Mills E. Godwin High ranks 90th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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