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James River High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3700 James River Rd,
Midlothian, VA
Chesterfield County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Jeffery Ellick
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B+
B
A-
B-
C+
B+
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.59
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Reading Proficiency
90%
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Math Proficiency
67%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
119
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Full Time Teachers
119
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
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Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
27
Reading
29
Science
28
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Number of AP Courses
23
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AP Pass Rate
67.7%
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AP Math Enrollment
High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
310:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.7%
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Female
48.3%
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White
53.5%
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Hispanic
22.7%
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Black
14.7%
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Two or more races
4.8%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
4.1%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University
446 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University
416 Students
University of Virginia
363 Students
Virginia Tech
334 Students
William & Mary
218 Students
George Mason University
179 Students
Old Dominion University
163 Students
University of Richmond
160 Students
Christopher Newport University
141 Students
Longwood University
125 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
174 Students
Psychology
106 Students
Biology
104 Students
Nursing
66 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
65 Students
Political Science and Government
53 Students
Education
44 Students
Pre-Law Studies
43 Students
Communications
43 Students
Computer Science
41 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/24/2026
James River High School has a great music program and is a Blue Ribbon School. The food is not very appetizing and some of the teachers are rude.
7/1/2025
It's a great school, teacher's care about your academic goals and even if enrolled in AP or DE classes they will help you as much as they can.
1/4/2025
James River was a good high school; the admin and teachers are very friendly and easy to talk to. The academics are good, and teachers care about their students and want them to succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/20/2026
James River is a good school if your child is neurotypical and independently academically motivated. The teachers are good, and administrators are involved and communicative.However, students who need support fall through the cracks. You will need to fight tooth and nail for a 504 to be followed, or...
2/26/2025
I had two children graduate from James River. James River was an outstanding school and they had an excellent experience. Both kids had high academic standards and both were multisport athletes. Change River does an amazing job teaching kids to be young adults.
10/12/2021
James River is an amazing school. It’s like a family atmosphere. The kids get along well and the faculty and staff do a great job. Athletics are hands down the best in the county across the board.
1/27/2021
We moved to a great neighborhood as we had heard James River High School was a great school. After 1 year here I can tell you it is the worst school we have ever attended. The teacher lack of care, time and involvement shows regardless of when they are "in person" or "virtual". I'm stunned that the...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$675K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$938,559
Median Lot Size
25,047 Sq Ft
% Renters
1%
Average Household Income
$226,918
% of College Grads
78.4%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
3,842 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
9.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
- Pre-K to 12th
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Parks in this Area
Wishing Well Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Parking Lot
River Downs North Tot Lot
- Playground
Robious Landing Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Tarrington Riverfront Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Riverdowns South Tot Lot
- Playground
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Bon Air
Character-rich homes with a secluded feel near shopping, dining and downtown
James River High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Midlothian, VA and is served by the Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,915 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. James River High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $938,559. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richmond Academy, Robious Middle School, St Edward-Epiphany School, and more. Learn more about what Midlothian has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James River High School.