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#916 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 49% in state
Henrico High
High School · Henrico County Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Henrico County Public Schools high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
302 Azalea Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
- Math 68% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 83.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Henrico High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 71% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Henrico 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$70,537
Median home value
$329,700
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
46.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Marshall HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| The New Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 5–12 | 1.9 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Veritas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 625 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #17 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
Henrico High is listed in Henrico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henrico High
Henrico High is a public high school in Richmond, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,310 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #916 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henrico High
What grades does Henrico High serve?
Henrico High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Henrico High?
Henrico High has an enrollment of approximately 1,310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henrico High?
The student-teacher ratio at Henrico High is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henrico High rank in VA?
Henrico High ranks #916 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Henrico High's MySchoolScout rating?
Henrico High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Henrico High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henrico High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henrico High a charter school?
No, Henrico High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henrico High a Title I school?
No, Henrico High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henrico High?
89.8% of students at Henrico 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
- 1,310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Henrico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (804) 228-2700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 83.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23227)
- 25,574
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 23227; 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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