Midlothian High School

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Midlothian High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
401 Charter Colony Pky,  Midlothian, VA
Chesterfield County Public Schools
3.9
3.7
1,990 Students
A
Niche Grade
Midlothian High School serves ninth through 12th grade students as a high-performing school within the Chesterfield County school district. Midlothian High offers students a variety of ways to achieve academic and personal success. Students can choose from a robust list of electives to fill their school schedule beyond the traditional core subjects. More challenging classes are available through the Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement programs. Chesterfield County participates in The Early College Academy program, which allows students to complete a sequence of college courses while in high school. These courses count towards both high school graduation and college credits. Students earn an associate degree from John Tyler Community College upon successful completion. Beyond academics, students at Midlothian High have a range of clubs and sports to participate in. This school's faculty believes clubs and organizations help students develop real-world skills desirable by colleges and future employers. Students learn these skills and connect with their peers in debate, environmental, rock climbing and book clubs. For sports, options include boys and girls volleyball, cross-country, soccer, lacrosse, swimming and diving.

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Shawn Abel
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
96%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
129
Full Time Teachers
129
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
81.3%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
366:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
70.5%
Black
11.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.4%
Hispanic
6.1%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 539 Students
Virginia Tech 482 Students
University of Virginia 436 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 431 Students
William & Mary 253 Students
George Mason University 205 Students
Christopher Newport University 186 Students
University of Richmond 170 Students
Longwood University 162 Students
Old Dominion University 144 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 231 Students
Psychology 166 Students
Biology 159 Students
Nursing 101 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 93 Students
Marketing 82 Students
Computer Science 69 Students
Political Science and Government 61 Students
Finance 56 Students
Pre-Law Studies 55 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 251 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/29/2025
This has been a great school. I have enjoyed my time here and being on the varsity cheer team. The school is setting us up to be in the real world.
4.0 Senior
2/20/2025
Midlothian High School is a great school when it comes to getting students ready for college. They have allowed me to work with our local community college so I will graduate with over 30 college credits. The school has given me a voice as I do our daily sports announcements and have really found my place within the athletic programs. It has helped build my love for sports for what I want to do in the future.
3.0 Senior
1/28/2025
My overall expirence at Midlothian High School has been good. As I've been here since I was a freshman and had a great experience. The best parts of my experience have been me participating in clubs and sports as it had allowed me to meet new people and friends along the way. The worst parts that I have experience is the lack of diversity at this school as I am one of the few black kids that go to this school. The lack of diversity gives many kids a unfair learning expirence at this school. The changes that need to be made at Midlothain High School is more diversity and having more classes that black people can relate to and more history being showed in history classes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 14 Reviews
3.0 other
5/29/2026
Coming from a Midlo Alum, Midlothian High School is an amazing school on paper. Academically, most students try to achieve good grades and the school has pretty good IB and Dual enrollment programs. Most of the teachers from my experience give pretty solid lectures and are typically very kind and le...
1.0 parent
9/14/2023
In my experience with three kids at this school. I’m not sure how they have more than a star. The bullying is outrageous , the lack of administrative support for parent or child is ridiculous. If you have special needs kids don’t be fooled and don’t sign away rights on an IEP. Advocating is challeng...
5.0 parent
5/26/2023
I have had both my sons at Midlothian High School. The school is run FANTASTICALLY. Dr. Shawn Abel, the principal is highly engaged. Both of my kids have had thoroughly enjoyed the high school and all of the ancillary activities and programs. Covid year was rough, but the rest was outstanding.
1.0 parent
11/21/2022
Administration picks and chooses, highly not recommended.

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Midlothian High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Midlothian, VA, in the Midlothian neighborhood, and is served by the Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,990 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. Midlothian High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $580,498. Discover additional schools in the area, like Clover Hill High, Al Madina School of Richmond, Banner Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Midlothian has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Midlothian High School.

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