Richmond Community High

Summary:

Richmond Community High is a public high school in Richmond, Virginia, serving around 200 students in grades 9-12. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance that significantly outpaces the district and state averages.

Richmond Community High's students demonstrate remarkable achievement, with 100% proficiency in key subjects like English and Writing. The school's diverse student population, which is around 25% White, 57% African American, and 9% Hispanic, performs exceptionally well across racial and socioeconomic lines. This is a testament to the school's commitment to equity and its ability to provide high-quality educational opportunities for all students. The school's relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student suggest that it is well-resourced and able to support its students' success.

When compared to nearby schools in the Richmond City Public Schools district, Richmond Community High stands out as an exceptional institution. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates and state rankings, is significantly higher than that of schools like Richmond High School for the Arts, Open High, and John Marshall High. This level of excellence, combined with the school's commitment to equity and effective resource allocation, makes Richmond Community High a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
       Richmond, VA  23222-2722


(804) 285-1015

District: Richmond City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,923 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.0 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

African American:
57.5%
White:
25.5%
Hispanic:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richmond Community High ranks better than 87.5% of high schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd 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 76.94. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Richmond Community High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Richmond Community High has the largest high school student body size in the Richmond City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond Community High is $10,923, which is the 4th highest among 9 high schools in the Richmond City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richmond Community High:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Community High 41st of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Richmond Community High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Richmond Community High

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Rank History for all students at Richmond Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 84.02 3rd 308 99.0%
2006 83.86 3rd 314 99.0%
2007 85.94 3rd 313 99.0%
2008 86.66 2nd 316 99.4%
2009 85.43 3rd 313 99.0%
2010 84.66 2nd 317 99.4%
2011 86.55 2nd 320 99.4%
2012 74.55 23rd 321 92.8%
2013 86.81 2nd 321 99.4%
2014 71.59 38th 322 88.2%
2015 80.54 6th 322 98.1%
2016 57.26 104th 321 67.6%
2017 65.04 66th 324 79.6%
2018 75.98 15th 326 95.4%
2019 83.42 4th 327 98.8%
2021 67.65 36th 327 89.0%
2022 78.96 14th 325 95.7%
2023 81.12 15th 326 95.4%
2024 76.94 41st 329 87.5%
See the entire list of Virginia High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.02 39th 320 87.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Richmond Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.06 24th 320 92.5%
2024 71.38 75th 322 76.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Richmond Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.06 20th 321 93.8%
2024 84.82 10th 322 96.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Richmond Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.18 7th 240 97.1%
2024 79.95 23rd 249 90.8%
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Rank History for White students at Richmond Community High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.56 1st 315 99.7%
2024 92.89 1st 314 99.7%
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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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by a parent
Friday, December 15, 2017

Open Quote Actually I am a grand parent of a student and had the privilege of attending the first parents orientation meeting of the current school year. It was well organized and quickly moved us through our student's classes where we met the teachers and learned their plans for engaging and working with their students. The principal is very impressive and conducts frequent (daily I believe) school assemblies to discuss the schools commitment to excellence and encourage students active engagement in the full experience available to them and what that might mean to their future.
Bravo all! Keep the pursuit happy and rewarding. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Richmond Community 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 193 193
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 195 195
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 190 190
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 190 190
1993 52 121 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1994 50 131 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1995 46 130 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1996 46 130 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1997 49 146 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1998 44 152 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1999 49 153 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 44 157 3 2 0 n/a n/a -4 202
2001 45 152 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2002 39 159 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2003 39 159 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2004 39 166 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2005 32 168 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 29 167 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2007 23 189 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2008 20 201 5 0 0 n/a n/a 1 227
2009 14 188 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2010 14 215 6 2 0 n/a n/a 6 243
2011 28 232 7 5 0 0 0 0 272
2012 32 205 4 5 0 0 0 0 246
2013 29 191 6 6 0 1 1 0 234
2014 26 184 5 5 0 0 1 0 221
2015 24 177 7 5 0 0 2 0 215
2016 30 202 5 7 0 0 2 0 246
2017 33 187 2 9 0 0 2 0 233
2018 50 165 2 14 0 0 5 0 236
2019 47 169 2 15 0 0 7 0 240
2020 52 148 1 18 2 0 6 0 227
2021 51 141 1 22 1 0 9 0 225
2022 56 123 1 20 1 0 10 0 211
2023 51 115 2 19 1 0 12 0 200

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 Richmond Community High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 193 15.5 12.4 n/a
1990 195 15.8 12.3 n/a
1991 190 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 190 0.0 0.0 n/a
1993 183 15.7 11.7 n/a
1994 189 29.6 n/a n/a
1995 184 n/a 0.0 19
1996 184 n/a 0.0 19
1997 204 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 206 n/a 0.0 13.1
1999 208 23.0 9.0 19.2
2000 202 n/a 0.0 19.4
2001 202 19.0 10.6 18.3
2002 202 26.0 7.8 23.8
2003 202 26.0 7.8 23.8
2004 212 17.0 12.5 25.5
2005 206 17.0 12.1 32
2006 203 15.0 13.5 24.1
2007 220 19.8 11.1 37.3
2008 227 17.0 13.4 34.5
2009 206 18.0 11.4 30.6
2010 243 17.0 14.2 63.7
2011 272 18.0 15.1 34.6
2012 246 17.5 14.0 31.7
2013 234 17.0 13.7 41.9
2014 221 22.5 9.7 47.5
2015 215 21.0 10.2 96.7
2016 246 19.0 12.9 97.2
2017 233 20.7 11.2 98.7
2018 236 18.7 12.6 97.5
2019 240 19.5 12.2 98.8
2020 227 20.1 11.2 98.7
2021 225 18.8 11.9 n/a
2022 211 17.6 11.9 98.6
2023 200 28.2 7.0 99.5

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 Richmond Community High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 193 15.5 12.4 n/a
1990 195 15.8 12.3 n/a
1991 190 0.0 0.0 n/a
1992 190 0.0 0.0 n/a
1993 183 15.7 11.7 n/a
1994 189 29.6 n/a n/a
1995 184 n/a 0.0 19
1996 184 n/a 0.0 19
1997 204 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 206 n/a 0.0 13.1
1999 208 23.0 9.0 19.2
2000 202 n/a 0.0 19.4
2001 202 19.0 10.6 18.3
2002 202 26.0 7.8 23.8
2003 202 26.0 7.8 23.8
2004 212 17.0 12.5 25.5
2005 206 17.0 12.1 32
2006 203 15.0 13.5 24.1
2007 220 19.8 11.1 37.3
2008 227 17.0 13.4 34.5
2009 206 18.0 11.4 30.6
2010 243 17.0 14.2 63.7
2011 272 18.0 15.1 34.6
2012 246 17.5 14.0 31.7
2013 234 17.0 13.7 41.9
2014 221 22.5 9.7 47.5
2015 215 21.0 10.2 96.7
2016 246 19.0 12.9 97.2
2017 233 20.7 11.2 98.7
2018 236 18.7 12.6 97.5
2019 240 19.5 12.2 98.8
2020 227 20.1 11.2 98.7
2021 225 18.8 11.9 n/a
2022 211 17.6 11.9 98.6
2023 200 28.2 7.0 99.5

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 Richmond Community High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $9,498 (100.0%) $9,498
2020 $00 (0.0%) $10,109 (100.0%) $10,109
2021 $00 (0.0%) $10,923 (100.0%) $10,923

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond Community High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 327 High schoolsRanks 15th of 326 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Richmond Community High)100100
   End of Course Writing (Richmond City Public Schools)6144
 17%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Richmond Community High)9081
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Richmond City Public Schools)6065
 5%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra II (Richmond Community High)9680
 16%
   End of Course Algebra II (Richmond City Public Schools)6653
 13%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Biology (Richmond Community High)9898
   End of Course Biology (Richmond City Public Schools)5840
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Richmond Community High)100100
   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 (Richmond Community High)9586
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Richmond City Public Schools)4839
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Richmond Community High)9886
 12%
   End of Course World History II (Richmond City Public Schools)5827
 31%
   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 Students240200
 16.7%
African American169115
 32%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic1519
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White4751
 8.5%
Two or More Races712
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.8%99.5%
 0.7%


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Richmond Community High ranks 41st of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Richmond Community High are 58% African American, 26% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended Richmond Community High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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