Richmond Alternative vs Thomas Jefferson High
Thomas Jefferson High has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 5.6/10. Thomas Jefferson High is significantly larger with 778 students, about 5.8× 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
Thomas Jefferson High
Richmond, VA
7.6/10
High School9th – 12th
778 students
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| Metric | Richmond Alternative | Thomas Jefferson High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.2 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 10.0 | 6.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 79.4% |
| Environment Score | 1.2 | 8.8 |
| State Rank | #1,196 of 1,854 | #472 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 36th | 75th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Richmond Alternative | Thomas Jefferson High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 66.0% | 56.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 83.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Richmond Alternative | Thomas Jefferson High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 6th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 134 | 778 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 26.8:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 79.4% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 11–19% | 91.0% |
| District | Richmond City Public Schools | Richmond City Public Schools |
| City | Richmond | Richmond |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Richmond (23220) | Richmond (23230) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,681 | $71,189 |
| Median Home Value | $468,900 | $343,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,354 | $1,608 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.9% | 52.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.6% | 13.5% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 21 min |