Armstrong High vs Richmond Alternative
Armstrong High has a higher overall rating of 6.2/10 compared to 5.6/10. Armstrong High is significantly larger with 690 students, about 5.1× the size of Richmond Alternative (134). In math proficiency, Richmond Alternative leads at 66.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Armstrong High
Richmond, VA
6.2/10
High School9th – 12th
690 students
Richmond Alternative
Richmond, VA
5.6/10
High School6th – 12th
134 students
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| Metric | Armstrong High | Richmond Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.2 / 10 | 5.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 10.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 92.8% | — |
| Environment Score | 7.3 | 1.2 |
| State Rank | #1,004 of 1,854 | #1,196 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 46th | 36th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Armstrong High | Richmond Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 50.0% | 66.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 83.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Richmond (23223) | Richmond (23220) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,518 | $56,681 |
| Median Home Value | $236,300 | $468,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,224 | $1,354 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 31.6% | 58.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | 26.6% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 19 min |