Skip to main content

Below Average

#1434 of 1,851 schools in VA

Hermitage High

High School · Henrico County Public Schools · Richmond, VA

A Henrico County Public Schools high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8301 Hungary Spring Rd, Richmond, VA 23228

  • Math 62% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 76% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency62% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness5.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation20.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$12,973
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Students at Hermitage High score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency76%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
83%
2017
ELA
87%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
74%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

92.2%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Hermitage 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,531/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$65,650

Median home value

$267,300

Median rent

$1,410/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
20.2% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northstar AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–120.8 mi82Compare →
John G Wood SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.3 mi28Compare →
John G. Wood SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–121.4 mi27Compare →
Deep Run HighEnrollment path unverified7.69–12Not available2,039Compare →

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
#36 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

Hermitage High is listed in Henrico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hermitage High

Hermitage High is a public high school in Richmond, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,720 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,434 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hermitage High

What grades does Hermitage High serve?

Hermitage High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hermitage High?

Hermitage High has an enrollment of approximately 1,720 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermitage High?

The student-teacher ratio at Hermitage High is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hermitage High rank in VA?

Hermitage High ranks #1,434 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Hermitage High's MySchoolScout rating?

Hermitage High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Hermitage High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermitage High has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hermitage High a charter school?

No, Hermitage High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hermitage High a Title I school?

No, Hermitage High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hermitage High?

92.2% of students at Hermitage 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
1,720
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Henrico County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 23228)
36,435
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
36.1
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 23228; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.