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.
Hermitage High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
8301 Hungary Spring Rd,
Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Omega W. Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
B
C+
C
B
B
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
97
Full Time Teachers
97
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
54%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
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%
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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.
Virginia Commonwealth University
468 Students
Old Dominion University
319 Students
James Madison University
310 Students
University of Virginia
242 Students
George Mason University
216 Students
University of Richmond
184 Students
Virginia Tech
174 Students
William & Mary
169 Students
Norfolk State University
155 Students
Virginia State University
155 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
110 Students
Business
107 Students
Biology
100 Students
Nursing
94 Students
Computer Science
52 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
49 Students
Political Science and Government
42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
38 Students
Marketing
33 Students
History
33 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/19/2024
I have loved my time at Hermitage high school. I made great friends and had fantastic teachers. Most of my classes were fun and interesting.
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.
5/28/2024
During my time at Hermitage high school I feel that I was properly prepared for college and was kept saved throughout my experience. One thing that the school could definitely work on is hiring better teachers that care about their students aren't there for paycheck.
GreatSchools Reviews
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,...
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.
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...
7/17/2019
I would rate it a 7 out of 10
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Laurel
List Price Range
$142K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$355,317
Median Lot Size
12,632 Sq Ft
% Renters
46%
Household Income
$84,844
% of College Grads
30.8%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,566 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Cheswick Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Laurel Recreation Area & Skate Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Virginia Randolph Recreation Area
- Basketball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Woodman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Children Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bethlehem Park
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