Serving students in ninth through 12th grade, Varina High School is one of nine schools in the Henrico County Public School District.
This school offers a variety of programs and academic options beyond the common core classes of English, math, science and history. Varina High School offers Advanced Placement courses in English, world languages, math, history and art. Students can also receive dual credits through the High Tech Academy at Highland Springs Technical Center for J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, ECPI University and Virginia Commonwealth University. The Center for Communications and Media Relations, one of thirteen specialty centers in the district, is housed at Varina High School. This specialty center has two television studios and control rooms, two computer labs for video editing and graphic design and a presentation studio.
Beyond academics, the school boasts over 40 clubs for students to participate in and find common ground among their peers, such as the art club, dance team, Varina on Chill and Educators Rising. There are also fall, winter and spring sports for students to participate in. The athletic program offers football, competitive cheer, basketball, track and volleyball.
Varina High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
7053 Messer Rd,
Richmond, VA
Henrico County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mrs. Tracie Q. Omohundro
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.27
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
C
C
C
C
C+
B
A-
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.27
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
102
Full Time Teachers
102
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
490
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
18
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
23.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
242:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.5%
Female
45.5%
Black
73.6%
White
15%
Hispanic
5.3%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 Commonwealth University
421 Students
Old Dominion University
381 Students
Norfolk State University
285 Students
James Madison University
261 Students
Virginia State University
259 Students
Hampton University
181 Students
Howard University
174 Students
George Mason University
169 Students
University of Virginia
139 Students
Longwood University
139 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
106 Students
Business
105 Students
Psychology
96 Students
Biology
87 Students
Computer Science
50 Students
Communications
45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
31 Students
Criminology
29 Students
Veterinary Sciences
29 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/13/2025
The best part about attending Varina High School is the academics, my teachers push me everyday to be the best version of myself that I can be. The curriculum in my classes challenges me everyday to apply myself and continue to work hard. Some things I would like to see changed is the safety measures on campus, my school is an outside campus and that makes it very easy for a stranger to walk on to campus and harm students or staff.
5/4/2024
The best experience a Varina high school for me would be our counseling staff they are the best when it comes to getting ready for college and etc. But the worse experience would be the kids that don't want to learn and just coming to school because their parents make them.
2/17/2024
A lot of fights and disrespectful students. Some teachers did not care and it showed. At time, very chaotic.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/27/2021
The new principal, Darin A. Thompson, Ed.S., is setting staff up for failure with unrealistic goals and only offering empty platitudes rather than actual support and resources to help them achieve these unrealistic goals of his.
2/19/2019
I love this school and the history surrounding it. However, fights are common due to the low parental support that Varinas parents give. The parents here do not support very many programs outside of football and the PTSA program is noticeably small. With that said, Varina is actually a good face val...
8/24/2017
A wonderful school that has overcome many challenges! They strive to teach, encourage, and help the students achieve their goals. I know VHS used to have a not so great reputation, but they have worked hard to become one of the best schools in the area.
11/23/2016
Every high school has its issues. Varina has people who work in the school who work tirelessly to try to solve said issues. When we look at the improvements that have been made in test scores (which are not the end-all, be-all), we see that students, teachers, and administrators have labored to tack...
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Varina 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 1,531 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Varina 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 3.27, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1010 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $370,743. Discover additional schools in the area, like East End Christian Academy, Rise Academy, John Rolfe Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Varina High School.