Hermitage High School

Hermitage High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8301 Hungary Spring Rd,  Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
3.9
3.9
1,622 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Hermitage High School is a magnet school offering a variety of college-preparatory, advance placement and honors classes for its roughly 1,500 students. Henrico Humanities Center is located at Hermitage High School. It is a challenging and rigorous center focused on reading, writing, literature and theater. The Advanced Career Education Center is one of the highlights at Hermitage. The ACE Center is a top-rated vocational school offering certifications and job placement to graduates. Popular programs include technology, cosmetology, culinary arts, medical training and veterinary science. Students across the school district can apply to The ACE Center, but admission is highly competitive. The Hermitage High School campus is surrounded by tennis courts, soccer, lacrosse, and football fields. There are several clubs to join on campus including ROTC, Hermitage TV, student government and band.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Omega W. Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
82%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
98
Full Time Teachers
98
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
520
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
54%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
323:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Black
40.8%
White
25.1%
Hispanic
22.2%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Public HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

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 Commonwealth University 474 Students
James Madison University 315 Students
Old Dominion University 315 Students
University of Virginia 243 Students
George Mason University 216 Students
Virginia Tech 180 Students
University of Richmond 180 Students
William & Mary 171 Students
Norfolk State University 160 Students
Virginia State University 155 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 111 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Nursing 98 Students
Biology 97 Students
Computer Science 53 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Political Science and Government 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
History 33 Students
Marketing 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 276 Reviews
4.0 Alum
2/14/2025
The best part of of this school was the diversity which creates a very interesting culture. The worst part of the school was it is a little old and needs a little remodeling.
3.0 Alum
8/1/2024
I liked how diverse and how lively the school was, there was always something happening everyday. My last year was very memorable since we got to do many fun things.
5.0 Senior
2/14/2024
I personally like hermitage high school. I met amazing people there. The teachers I had for the last 4 years were great ones. They always try to make learning a great experience for the students. I met my 3 best friends there during sophomore year and I'm still best friends with them to this day. Hermitage high school is a great place.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 14 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/14/2025
Perfect school and the staff are very friendly and helpful
3.0 student
6/2/2025
This school is fine. If you want inclusivity and diversity this school is great, teachers are always kind and understanding and there is 0 room for bigotry and discrimination here. But with that inclusivity comes mediocrity and lots of it. 95% of students obviously do not care nor put in any effort,...
5.0 teacher
9/30/2023
It sure would be nice if you had more than half of your reviews in the last decade. One review since the pandemic is pretty weak. Thankfully, it is a positive one. I imagine taking stock of schools in any location is a tough endeavor, but I would likely try to keep things up to date.
4.0 parent
7/17/2023
Hermitage High School was a great place for my son who is now serving in the US Navy. The JROTC program is class act along with staff. Note I was a very involved parent and my son participated in Soccer/Wresting/ Golf and swim team. The school is not perfect but does provide a young person a great p...

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Hermitage High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Richmond, VA and is served by the Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,622 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Hermitage High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $358,669. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tucker High School, The Academy at Virginia Randolph (AVR), Glen Allen High School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hermitage High School.

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