Mills Edwin Godwin High School is a public high school located in the West End region of unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia. The school is operated by Henrico County Public Schools. Godwin High School opened in 1981, named in honor of Mills E. Godwin Jr., the two-term governor of Virginia.
Serving 1,740 students in grades 9-12, Mills E. Godwin High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 38% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,740 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mills E. Godwin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mills E. Godwin High School's student population of 1,740 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,740 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Mills E. Godwin High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills E. Godwin High School is 0.58, 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
#245 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
8%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
62%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle (represented By A Bald Eagle)
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills E. Godwin High School's ranking?
Mills E. Godwin High School is ranked #245 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Mills E. Godwin High School often compared to?
Mills E. Godwin High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deep Run High School, Glen Allen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mills E. Godwin High School?
The graduation rate of Mills E. Godwin High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Mills E. Godwin High School?
1,740 students attend Mills E. Godwin High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mills E. Godwin High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mills E. Godwin High School?
Mills E. Godwin High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mills E. Godwin High School offer ?
Mills E. Godwin High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mills E. Godwin High School part of?
Mills E. Godwin High School is part of Henrico County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mills E. Godwin High School located?
Mills E. Godwin High School is located in the Raintree neighborhood of Henrico, VA.
School Reviews
5 4/27/2020
Great school with great teachers. Classes can be challenging here, but you'll be fine as long as you do the work and don't slack off. A good all round experience in my opinion.
1 3/25/2020
Very bad teaching, getting grades are very hard. My opinion about this school time waste much better deep run and Glen Allen high schools teaching is much better but indians have a lot of crazy on center.
Review Mills E. Godwin High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
