Highland Springs High School is a public high school located in the East End of Henrico County, Virginia. It was one of the first high schools established in the Greater Richmond Region.
Serving 1,928 students in grades 9-12, Highland Springs 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 67% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,928 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Springs High serves the eastern part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 26.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Springs High School's student population of 1,928 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,928 students
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Rankings
Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs High School is 0.39, 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
#1321 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
77%
21%
White
8%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
88.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Springs High School's ranking?
Highland Springs High School is ranked #1321 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Highland Springs High School often compared to?
Highland Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Varina 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 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Highland Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Highland Springs High School is 84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Highland Springs High School?
1,928 students attend Highland Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Highland Springs High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Springs High School?
Highland Springs High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Highland Springs High School offer ?
Highland Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Highland Springs High School part of?
Highland Springs High School is part of Henrico County School District.
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