Richmond Alternative vs John Marshall High
John Marshall High has a higher overall rating of 6.4/10 compared to 5.6/10. John Marshall High is significantly larger with 622 students, about 4.6× 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.
Richmond Alternative
Richmond, VA
5.6/10
High School6th – 12th
134 students
John Marshall High
Richmond, VA
6.4/10
High School9th – 12th
622 students
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| Metric | Richmond Alternative | John Marshall High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 10.0 | 4.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 1.2 | 9.7 |
| State Rank | #1,196 of 1,854 | #944 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 36th | 49th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Richmond Alternative | John Marshall High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 66.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 83.0% | 72.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Richmond Alternative | John Marshall High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 134 | 622 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 26.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 116.2% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 11–19% | 85–89% |
| District | Richmond City Public Schools | Richmond City Public Schools |
| City | Richmond | Richmond |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Richmond (23220) | Richmond (23227) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,681 | $70,537 |
| Median Home Value | $468,900 | $329,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,354 | $1,306 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.9% | 46.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.6% | 13.2% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 20 min |