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#978 of 1,851 schools in VA

John Randolph Tucker High

High School · Henrico County Public Schools · Richmond, VA

A Henrico County Public Schools high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2910 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23294

  • Math 72% vs VA 75% (2025)
  • Reading 77% vs VA 76% (2025)
  • 82.0% 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
Academics7.4Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
AP Participation24.3%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.8:1
District spending per student$12,973
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at John Randolph Tucker High score 74% 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 Proficiency72%(2025 SOL)
School
State
75%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency77%(2025 SOL)
School
State
76%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 75% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
88%
2017
ELA
89%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
79%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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

92.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John Randolph Tucker 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 41Somewhat 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

$66,587

Median home value

$279,600

Median rent

$1,553/mo

College educated

39%

Homeownership

35.8%

Poverty rate

9.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23294; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offeredIB Programme
24.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·147 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
9 boys'·12 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
John G Wood SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.6 mi28Compare →
John G. Wood SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–120.6 mi27Compare →
Northstar AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–120.9 mi82Compare →
Henrico HighEnrollment path unverified6.49–12Not available1,310Compare →

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
#22 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

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

About John Randolph Tucker High

John Randolph Tucker High is a public high school in Richmond, VA, part of Henrico County Public Schools, serving approximately 2,032 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John Randolph Tucker High

What grades does John Randolph Tucker High serve?

John Randolph Tucker High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend John Randolph Tucker High?

John Randolph Tucker High has an enrollment of approximately 2,032 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John Randolph Tucker High?

The student-teacher ratio at John Randolph Tucker High is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John Randolph Tucker High rank in VA?

John Randolph Tucker High ranks #978 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is John Randolph Tucker High's MySchoolScout rating?

John Randolph Tucker High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 John Randolph Tucker High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John Randolph Tucker High has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John Randolph Tucker High a charter school?

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

Is John Randolph Tucker High a Title I school?

No, John Randolph Tucker High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Randolph Tucker High?

92.3% of students at John Randolph Tucker 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
2,032
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
108
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Henrico County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 23294)
19,377
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
33.4
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 23294; 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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