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Richmond High School for the Arts
High School · Richmond City Public Schools · Richmond, VA
A Richmond City Public Schools high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4314 Crutchfield St, Richmond, VA 23225
- Math 42% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 54.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richmond High School for the Arts score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
86%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richmond High School for the Arts 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$60,865
Median home value
$292,800
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
48.4%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23225; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Street Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Open HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 9–11 | 3.3 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Huguenot HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,507 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richmond City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #31 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 High School for the Arts is listed in Richmond City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond High School for the Arts
Richmond High School for the Arts is a public high school in Richmond, VA, part of Richmond City Public Schools, serving approximately 1,292 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,758 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond High School for the Arts
What grades does Richmond High School for the Arts serve?
Richmond High School for the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richmond High School for the Arts?
Richmond High School for the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond High School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond High School for the Arts is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond High School for the Arts rank in VA?
Richmond High School for the Arts ranks #1,758 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Richmond High School for the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond High School for the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 High School for the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond High School for the Arts has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richmond High School for the Arts a charter school?
No, Richmond High School for the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond High School for the Arts a Title I school?
No, Richmond High School for the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond High School for the Arts?
86.0% of students at Richmond High School for the Arts 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
- 1,292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (804) 780-5037
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.0%
- Area population (ZIP 23225)
- 42,223
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 23225; 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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