Richmond Community High School

Richmond Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
201 E Brookland Park Blvd,  Richmond, VA
Northern Barton Heights Neighborhood
Richmond Public Schools
3.7
4.6
211 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kenya Massenburg
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
530
Verbal
590
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
81.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
10
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
225:1

Student Diversity

Female
59.5%
Male
40.5%
Black
57.5%
White
25.5%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#2 Best Public HS Teachers in Virginia
#13 Best Public HS in Virginia
#32 Best College Prep Public HS in Virginia
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Commonwealth University 176 Students
James Madison University 141 Students
Old Dominion University 128 Students
Hampton University 107 Students
University of Virginia 102 Students
University of Richmond 100 Students
Howard University 94 Students
George Mason University 92 Students
Norfolk State University 90 Students
William & Mary 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 46 Students
Nursing 41 Students
Business 40 Students
Biology 34 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 23 Students
Computer Science 15 Students
Political Science and Government 13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
English 11 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 167 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/22/2023
Richmond Community High School is a great place to be a student. The teachers push the students to be the best they can be while also supporting them. Being that it is a college prep school, I feel adequately ready to go to college and succeed. The students are always willing to help each other and the teachers encourage peer support. I couldn't ask for a better high school experience.
5.0 Junior
6/2/2023
I love my school. It feels like a real community. All grade levels are encouraged to complete community service and stay in touch with peers. I've been blessed to have been able to be accepted into the early college academy program
4.0 Junior
3/12/2021
The teachers are really good and so is the curriculum, but the students are mean. They are also quite racist.
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4.6 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/12/2017
As parents, this is the best decision that we could have made. We came from a private school in the first 9 years to move into the public school system where in Richmond is not highly regarded. But this school is the crown jewel of RPS. The quality of the teachers, counselors, students and administr...
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5.0 student
7/30/2015
As a rising senior. I would have to say my decision to go to this school over any other RPS was a good one. RCHS is a great school. We are small enough where you know everyone and big enough to stand as the #8 school in VA. Actually the only school in the top 10 that's not in Northern VA. I feel wel...
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5.0 student
1/9/2015
As a current senior of Richmond Community High School, I am pleased to say that this school is one of the best decisions I've made thus far. Everything about the school is fantastic. The environment is so loving and caring, while also teaching you basic skills needed for the rest of your life. I hav...
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5.0 teacher
3/14/2011
Richmond Community High School has amazing students, staff and one of the best principals you will ever meet.
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