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Open High

Summary:

Open High is a public high school located in Richmond, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 183 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, and Hispanic students.

Open High is an exceptional school, consistently ranking among the top 50 high schools in Virginia and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform their peers in the Richmond City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia on a wide range of SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, including writing, geometry, algebra, biology, English reading, and world history. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Open High's students achieved 100% proficiency in SOL/Writing for 11th grade, compared to 48.47% for the Richmond City Public Schools district and 79.32% for the state.

What's particularly impressive about Open High is its ability to provide a high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds, including those from low-income families. Despite having 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance remains exceptional, outpacing nearby schools like John Marshall High and Richmond High School for the Arts, which have significantly lower proficiency rates across multiple subject areas. This suggests that with the right resources, support, and educational practices, schools can effectively overcome socioeconomic challenges and deliver exceptional outcomes for their students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 600 S Pine St
       Richmond, VA  23220-6501

(804) 780-4661

District: Richmond City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,460 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  183

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.3%
African American:
37.2%
Hispanic:
18.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Open High ranks better than 98.5% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks first among 9 ranked high schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.49. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Open 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 Open High has the largest high school student body size in the Richmond City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Open High is $8,460. 8 high schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Open High:

SchoolDigger ranks Open High 5th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Open High in the ranking list.)

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Richmond City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond City Public Schools 113th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Open High

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Rank History for all students at Open High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.54 37th 308 88.0%
2006 74.98 18th 314 94.3%
2007 88.57 1st 313 99.7%
2008 85.45 3rd 316 99.1%
2009 86.53 2nd 313 99.4%
2010 83.14 3rd 317 99.1%
2011 79.77 9th 320 97.2%
2012 79.74 8th 321 97.5%
2013 78.96 21st 321 93.5%
2014 76.88 24th 322 92.5%
2015 79.46 10th 322 96.9%
2016 87.07 2nd 321 99.4%
2017 89.31 1st 324 99.7%
2018 85.50 3rd 326 99.1%
2019 84.07 3rd 327 99.1%
2021 68.30 31st 327 90.5%
2022 69.85 50th 325 84.6%
2023 86.63 3rd 326 99.1%
2024 87.49 5th 329 98.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Open High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.72 2nd 320 99.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Open High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.25 16th 320 95.0%
2024 86.46 5th 322 98.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Open High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.95 1st 321 99.7%
2024 91.85 2nd 322 99.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Open High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.17 2nd 240 99.2%
2024 93.35 3rd 249 98.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Open High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.95 3rd 232 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at Open High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.14 2nd 315 99.4%
2024 89.05 3rd 314 99.0%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Open 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 94 94
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 140 140
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 126 126
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 126 126
1993 111 34 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 148
1994 105 60 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1995 76 75 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1996 76 75 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1997 76 98 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1998 76 93 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1999 65 99 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2000 75 102 1 1 0 n/a n/a -4 175
2001 67 120 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2002 52 132 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2003 52 132 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2004 46 131 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2005 43 133 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
2006 40 141 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2007 35 134 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2008 28 137 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2009 32 157 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2010 40 149 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 191
2011 43 142 2 3 0 0 0 0 190
2012 56 120 2 4 0 0 0 0 182
2013 70 95 3 4 0 1 0 0 173
2014 76 102 3 6 2 1 0 0 190
2015 80 94 3 3 2 1 0 0 183
2016 70 88 4 8 3 0 3 0 176
2017 78 84 4 11 3 0 4 0 184
2018 78 74 8 15 1 0 5 0 181
2019 99 69 5 19 1 0 7 0 200
2020 98 65 5 19 1 0 5 0 193
2021 88 66 6 25 1 0 5 0 191
2022 87 63 3 27 1 0 7 0 188
2023 72 68 3 34 1 0 5 0 183

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Open High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 94 11.2 8.3 n/a
1990 140 8.0 17.5 n/a
1991 126 8.8 14.3 n/a
1992 126 9.0 14.0 n/a
1993 148 10.6 14.0 n/a
1994 167 26.2 n/a 12
1995 152 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 152 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 174 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 169 n/a 0.0 20.7
1999 167 16.0 10.4 18.6
2000 175 n/a 0.0 11.2
2001 188 15.0 12.5 4.8
2002 184 16.0 11.5 19
2003 184 16.0 11.5 19
2004 177 12.0 14.8 24.3
2005 177 13.0 13.6 28.2
2006 182 12.0 15.2 27.5
2007 171 16.0 10.7 39.8
2008 167 1.0 167.0 38.3
2009 192 1.0 192.0 30.2
2010 191 1.0 191.0 40
2011 190 1.0 190.0 38.4
2012 182 1.0 182.0 36.3
2013 173 13.3 12.9 26.6
2014 190 16.3 11.6 28.9
2015 183 15.0 12.2 0
2016 176 16.0 11.0 98.3
2017 184 13.9 13.1 98.4
2018 181 15.6 11.5 98.3
2019 200 14.8 13.5 98.5
2020 193 15.4 12.5 98.4
2021 191 14.6 13.0 n/a
2022 188 14.3 13.1 98.4
2023 183 15.7 11.6 100

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 Open High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 94 11.2 8.3 n/a
1990 140 8.0 17.5 n/a
1991 126 8.8 14.3 n/a
1992 126 9.0 14.0 n/a
1993 148 10.6 14.0 n/a
1994 167 26.2 n/a 12
1995 152 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 152 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 174 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 169 n/a 0.0 20.7
1999 167 16.0 10.4 18.6
2000 175 n/a 0.0 11.2
2001 188 15.0 12.5 4.8
2002 184 16.0 11.5 19
2003 184 16.0 11.5 19
2004 177 12.0 14.8 24.3
2005 177 13.0 13.6 28.2
2006 182 12.0 15.2 27.5
2007 171 16.0 10.7 39.8
2008 167 1.0 167.0 38.3
2009 192 1.0 192.0 30.2
2010 191 1.0 191.0 40
2011 190 1.0 190.0 38.4
2012 182 1.0 182.0 36.3
2013 173 13.3 12.9 26.6
2014 190 16.3 11.6 28.9
2015 183 15.0 12.2 0
2016 176 16.0 11.0 98.3
2017 184 13.9 13.1 98.4
2018 181 15.6 11.5 98.3
2019 200 14.8 13.5 98.5
2020 193 15.4 12.5 98.4
2021 191 14.6 13.0 n/a
2022 188 14.3 13.1 98.4
2023 183 15.7 11.6 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Open High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $8,562 (100.0%) $8,562
2020 $00 (0.0%) $8,646 (100.0%) $8,646
2021 $00 (0.0%) $8,460 (100.0%) $8,460

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Open High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3rd of 327 High schoolsRanks 3rd of 326 High schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Open High)9895
 3%
   End of Course Writing (Richmond City Public Schools)6144
 17%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Open High)9487
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Richmond City Public Schools)6065
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Open High)9267
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Richmond City Public Schools)5355
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Open High)10088
 12%
   End of Course Algebra II (Richmond City Public Schools)6653
 13%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Open High)10088
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Richmond City Public Schools)5840
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Open High)10098
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Richmond City Public Schools)6762
 5%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course World History I (Open High)10094
 6%
   End of Course World History I (Richmond City Public Schools)4839
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students200183
 8.5%
African American6968
 1.4%
American Indian11
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic1934
 78.9%
Pacific Islander00
White9972
 27.3%
Two or More Races75
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.5%100%
 1.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Open High

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended Open High.

Students at Open High are 39% White, 37% African American, 19% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Yes! Open High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 329 Virginia high schools.


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