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#1048 of 1,851 schools in VA
Douglas S. Freeman High
High School · Henrico County Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Henrico County Public Schools high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
8701 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23229
- Math 80% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Douglas S. Freeman High score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 81% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas S. Freeman High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,415
Median home value
$468,800
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
58.6%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Henrico County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #24 of 67
- District spending per student
- $12,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas S. Freeman High is listed in Henrico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas S. Freeman High
Douglas S. Freeman High is a public high school in Richmond, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,887 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,048 of 1,851 schools in VA.
State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas S. Freeman High
What grades does Douglas S. Freeman High serve?
Douglas S. Freeman High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Douglas S. Freeman High?
Douglas S. Freeman High has an enrollment of approximately 1,887 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas S. Freeman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas S. Freeman High is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas S. Freeman High rank in VA?
Douglas S. Freeman High ranks #1,048 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Douglas S. Freeman High's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas S. Freeman High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Douglas S. Freeman High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas S. Freeman High has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Douglas S. Freeman High a charter school?
No, Douglas S. Freeman High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas S. Freeman High a Title I school?
No, Douglas S. Freeman High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas S. Freeman High?
43.2% of students at Douglas S. Freeman High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henrico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (804) 673-3700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23229)
- 35,883
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23229; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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