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#1093 of 1,851 schools in VA
Richmond Alternative
High School · Richmond City Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Richmond City Public Schools high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
119 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220
- Math 65% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% proficient (2021)
- 64.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richmond Alternative score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 34 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Richmond Alternative 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 76Very 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
$56,681
Median home value
$468,900
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
58.9%
Homeownership
32.8%
Poverty rate
26.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Metropolitan Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Richmond Community HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Amelia Street Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 27 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Richmond City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #10 of 46
- District spending per student
- $21,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richmond Alternative is listed in Richmond City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond Alternative
Richmond Alternative is a public high school in Richmond, VA, part of Richmond City Public Schools, serving approximately 134 students in grades 6th-12th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,093 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Alternative
What grades does Richmond Alternative serve?
Richmond Alternative serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Richmond Alternative?
Richmond Alternative has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Alternative?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Alternative is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond Alternative rank in VA?
Richmond Alternative ranks #1,093 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Richmond Alternative's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Alternative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Richmond Alternative?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Alternative has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Richmond Alternative a charter school?
No, Richmond Alternative is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond Alternative a Title I school?
No, Richmond Alternative is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Phone
- (804) 780-4388
- 4-Year Graduation
- 64.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23220)
- 34,524
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 23220; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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