Armstrong High School

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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
9:1
Average SAT Score
900
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
76%
Reading Proficiency
69%
Average GPA
3.15
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.15
Reading Proficiency
69%
Math Proficiency
76%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
900
Math
440
Verbal
460
Average ACT
22
Math
23
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
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

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Black
85.5%
Hispanic
6.9%
White
3.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
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.
Virginia State University 128 Students
Norfolk State University 124 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 99 Students
Old Dominion University 86 Students
James Madison University 72 Students
Virginia Union University 54 Students
Howard University 48 Students
University of Virginia 45 Students
Hampton University 45 Students
University of Richmond 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 32 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Business 27 Students
Biology 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Small Business Management 11 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 10 Students
Culinary Arts and Food Service 10 Students
Graphic Design 9 Students
Computer Science 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 48 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/8/2024
Armstrong is a ok environment I feel like it can be better and the lunch could most definitely be better
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 Senior
3/13/2017
Armstrong is ok but I think it needs more adjustments. Teachers there are respectful but you will encounter some self-absorbed and careless ones as well. I have always been a student that most teachers love and gets the best help needed if not by the counselors themselves.
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 9:1. Academic records show that 76% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% 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 3.15, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 900 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $300,593. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richmond Acceleration Program, Richmond Virtual Academy, Richmond Community High School, 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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