Henrico High School is a public high school located in Henrico County, Virginia and operated by the Henrico County Public Schools. It has two specialty centers — the International Baccalaureate Middle Years/Diploma Program and the Center for the Arts program.
Serving 1,300 students in grades 9-12, Henrico High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Henrico High serves the northern part of Richmond, VA, covering an area of approximately 11.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Henrico High School's student population of 1,300 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Henrico High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henrico High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1224 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
86%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henrico High School's ranking?
Henrico High School is ranked #1224 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Henrico High School?
The graduation rate of Henrico High School is 86%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Henrico High School?
1,300 students attend Henrico High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Henrico High School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Henrico High School?
Henrico High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Henrico High School offer ?
Henrico High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Henrico High School part of?
Henrico High School is part of Henrico County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My son went through the IB progam for grades 6 through 12. He did not pass the IB Tests for Theatre Arts and Theory of Knowledge. At the time, neither teacher of these classes was IB certified. My son did not receive an IB Diploma only a certificate and I fault the school administration.
5 10/10/2025
Went through the IB program grades 6 - 12 and graduated in 2010. Really prepared me for undergraduate and my subsequent doctoral program.
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