Open High School is an alternative public high school in urban Oregon Hill in Richmond, Virginia. It was established in 1972 with the intention of helping students become independent, self-determined thinkers and learners.
Serving 171 students in grades 9-12, Open High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in VA)
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: OPEN HIGH's attendance zone encompasses the entire Richmond, VA school district, covering approximately 62.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Open High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Open High School's student population of 171 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
171 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Open High School is 0.68, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Open High School often compared to?
Open High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Open High School?
The graduation rate of Open High School is 90%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Open High School?
171 students attend Open High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Open High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Open High School?
Open High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Open High School offer ?
Open High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Open High School part of?
Open High School is part of Richmond City School District.
In what neighborhood is Open High School located?
Open High School is located in the Oregon Hill neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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