John Randolph Tucker High School is a public high school in the West End of Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It is named after lawyer and judge John Randolph Tucker. Its students and faculty often refer to themselves as “Tigers," and locals often refer to the school as "Tucker."
Serving 2,132 students in grades 9-12, John Randolph Tucker 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 2,132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 74% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tucker High serves the northwest part of Henrico, VA, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum distance of 5.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Randolph Tucker High School's student population of 2,132 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,132 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
John Randolph Tucker 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 John Randolph Tucker High School is 0.78, which is more 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
#947 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
74%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Randolph Tucker High School's ranking?
John Randolph Tucker High School is ranked #947 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John Randolph Tucker High School often compared to?
John Randolph Tucker High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas S. Freeman High School, Mills E. Godwin High School, Hermitage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Randolph Tucker High School?
The graduation rate of John Randolph Tucker High School is 74%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend John Randolph Tucker High School?
2,132 students attend John Randolph Tucker High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of John Randolph Tucker High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Randolph Tucker High School?
John Randolph Tucker High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Randolph Tucker High School offer ?
John Randolph Tucker High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Randolph Tucker High School part of?
John Randolph Tucker High School is part of Henrico County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
John Randolph Tucker is a great a school. Not only because I went there my four years of high school, but also because even my cousins who moved and started going there, said they liked it. The teachers are very supportive and they help any one who seeks help. You can do just about anything since they have a variety of sports, I was part of the girls soccer team one year and I loved it, unfortunately i couldn't do it more years because of the other classes I was going to take.
5 10/10/2025
I attended JRT from 7th - 12th grades. I look back on my time there with great fondness. I have lots of great memories of pep rallies, games, dances and performances, wonderful teachers, when Bldg 10 was the ''new'' building, and I witnessed the collapse of the gym roof (fortunately there were no fatalities). As I watch the new school being built, I am hopeful that future generations will carry on the legacy of excellence. Go Tigers!
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