Huguenot High School

Huguenot High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7945 Forest Hill Ave,  Richmond, VA
Richmond Public Schools
3.2
3.0
1,507 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jafar Barakat
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
75%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
94
Full Time Teachers
94
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
460
Verbal
490
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
74.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,207:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Black
53.4%
Hispanic
38%
White
6.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<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.
Virginia Commonwealth University 254 Students
Old Dominion University 216 Students
Norfolk State University 185 Students
Virginia State University 161 Students
James Madison University 141 Students
George Mason University 112 Students
Hampton University 107 Students
University of Richmond 100 Students
Howard University 98 Students
University of Virginia 96 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 96 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Business 59 Students
Biology 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Accounting 23 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 20 Students
Small Business Management 17 Students
Real Estate 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 189 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/15/2025
Before I transferred to Huguenot High School, I previously. attended high school in New York. While my time at Huguenot was short, and it had been a struggle for to adapt, I can say i've made my way here. While the circumstances of. the two schools where very different, I can confidently say that Huguenot prioritizes the students who choose to fail and fails to support the students invested in it future. As much as "ve grown to love many parts of my school, Huguenot has a lot that it needs to work on.
2.0 Junior
7/31/2024
Huguenot high school is a school with potential. It's a minority ruled school and buys into a lot of stereotypes. I wish the school would crack down on the drug problems and the actual academic success of the students. I come from a county school and did about 2 semesters at Huguenot and I felt like I was in a playground. I don't feel I really learned anything new. The teachers were really relaxed with the cheating and assignments. I understand they want to see kids stay in school, but that's not helping their future.
3.0 Senior
2/14/2024
Going to Huguenot was fun at first but as i progressed into the years it just got more and more boring and sad to the point i never wanted to be there
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
3.0 parent
4/2/2014
One of the better RPS schools. My daughter loves this school. There is a no-tolerance for bad behavior rule here.
2.0 other
7/5/2012
I am happy that there will be a new principal. The outgoing principal cared only about himself and test scores. Let's hope the new principal actually aids the teachers and keeps the kids focused. There are some fantastic teachers at this school who have been consistently thwarted in doing their jobs...
2.0 parent
6/9/2012
My son is a freshman at this school and at the beginning of the year the did not have a schedule, his bookbag and leather jacket was stolen out of his locker and of course the security camera saw nothing; and every other day there is a fight in the building. The principal promise the ninth grade stu...
5.0 other
7/14/2011
I personally graduated from this school with an Advanced Studies Diploma. The teachers are just fine. They take extra initiative if the child will let them. I do know that a lot of the students do come from poorer neighborhoods. I did, and there where no problems in the school. But one main issue is...

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Huguenot 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. The school has a total enrollment of 1,507 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Huguenot 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 3.28, the graduation rate is 75%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $430,976. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Christian Academy, Buford Road Christian Academy, Commonwealth Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Huguenot High School.

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