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Highland Springs High

High School · Henrico County Public Schools · Highland Springs, VA

A Henrico County Public Schools high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 S. Airport Drive, Highland Springs, VA 23075

  • Math 74% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 80.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%
AP Participation24.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$12,973
Chronic Absenteeism40.2%

Students at Highland Springs High score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency74%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 76% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2017
ELA
81%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
80%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
74%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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

91.1%

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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The neighborhood

Where Highland Springs 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,947

Median home value

$198,900

Median rent

$1,252/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

62.3%

Poverty rate

17.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
24.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 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
Henrico Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.4 mi642Compare →
Landmark Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–122.9 mi102Compare →
Church Hill AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7private9–123.8 mi50Compare →
Franklin Military AcademyEnrollment path unverified9.16–124.4 mi314Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#29 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

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

About Highland Springs High

Highland Springs High is a public high school in Highland Springs, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 1,990 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,236 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Highland Springs High

What grades does Highland Springs High serve?

Highland Springs High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Highland Springs High?

Highland Springs High has an enrollment of approximately 1,990 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Springs High?

The student-teacher ratio at Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs High rank in VA?

Highland Springs High ranks #1,236 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Highland Springs High's MySchoolScout rating?

Highland Springs High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Highland Springs High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Springs High has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Highland Springs High a charter school?

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

Is Highland Springs High a Title I school?

No, Highland Springs High is not currently a Title I school.

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

91.1% of students at Highland Springs 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
1,990
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
113
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Henrico County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.2%
4-Year Graduation
80.0%
Area population (ZIP 23075)
8,235
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
36.6
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 23075; 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

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