Armstrong High School

Armstrong High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2300 Cool Ln,  Richmond, VA
Richmond Public Schools
3.7
2.5
776 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. April Hawkins
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
930
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Average GPA
3.1
Graduation Rate
77%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B
Administration
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.1
Reading Proficiency
54.5%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
930
Math
460
Verbal
470
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
19
Reading
19
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
63.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
771:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Black
90.2%
Hispanic
4.1%
White
3.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
Norfolk State University 108 Students
Virginia State University 106 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 82 Students
Old Dominion University 74 Students
James Madison University 58 Students
Virginia Union University 44 Students
Hampton University 40 Students
Howard University 38 Students
University of Virginia 36 Students
Radford University 34 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 28 Students
Nursing 28 Students
Business 22 Students
Biology 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 17 Students
Small Business Management 10 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Computer Science 8 Students
Graphic Design 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 50 Reviews
3.0 Junior
8/16/2024
This school is a 50/50 gamble when it comes to anything. You may find a teacher that actually cares about you and how you feel and others don't.
3.0 Freshman
10/3/2017
This is my first year at Armstring. Its nothing like I thought, its not that bad of a school although many things can improve. If u ever been to blackwell or Thomson (Elkhart Thomson) then you'll be fine. If u haven't then it might be a new experience for u but just stay calm and be cool and you'll be fine.
3.0 NicheUser
8/13/2016
it was only okay because like my friends and stuff like that
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/23/2013
Armstrong High School is full of caring teachers and students who are willing and want to learn, unfortunately, there are always a few students, who make it bad, for the school as a whole. What would really make the school better, is to just put the kids who are disrespectful, violent and ignorant b...
4.0 student
8/24/2013
I've been attending Armstrong for a year now and while the school as a whole itself isn't what it should be, most teachers are awesome! I wouldn't have expected to meet such warm, loving, caring people in such a violent place. I've gotten use to it and learned to avoid the drama, violence, peer pres...
3.0 other
8/21/2013
I've been attending Armstrong for three years now and while the school itself isn't what it should be, the teachers are awesome! I wouldn't have expected to meet such warm, loving, caring people in such a violent place. I've gotten use to it and learned to avoid the drama, violence, peer pressure an...
1.0 student
7/25/2013
This school is the absolute WORST school I have ever been to. Its dirty, bugs crawl all through the school, and the children are so disrespectful and rude. I will always downgrade this school because it is just that bad. The teachers don't care, and the principal doesn't do anything about it. There...

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Armstrong High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Richmond, VA and is served by the Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 776 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54.5% are proficient in reading. Armstrong High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.1, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 930 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $298,447. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richmond Acceleration Prgm., Richmond Community High School, Franklin Military Academy, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Armstrong High School.

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