Hermitage High School is a public school located in the West End of unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia. The mascot of Hermitage High School is the panther. Hermitage High School has athletic facilities with a concrete football stadium and a rubber-turf track.
Serving 1,719 students in grades 9-12, Hermitage 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 45-49% (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 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,719 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hermitage High serves the northwest part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 18.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hermitage High School's student population of 1,719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,719 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
103 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1952
School Rankings
Hermitage 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 Hermitage High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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
82%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Red
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermitage High School's ranking?
Hermitage High School is ranked #1189 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hermitage High School often compared to?
Hermitage High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Randolph Tucker High School, Glen Allen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% 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 Hermitage High School?
The graduation rate of Hermitage High School is 82%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Hermitage High School?
1,719 students attend Hermitage High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hermitage High School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermitage High School?
Hermitage High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hermitage High School offer ?
Hermitage High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hermitage High School part of?
Hermitage High School is part of Henrico County School District.
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