Varina High School is located in eastern Henrico County, Virginia. It is one of nine high schools in Henrico County Public Schools and was founded in 1909, with the current campus opening in 1963.
Serving 1,420 students in grades 9-12, Varina 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Varina High serves the southeast part of Henrico, VA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 114.7 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Varina High School's student population of 1,420 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 103 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,420 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
1909
School Rankings
Varina 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 Varina 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
#955 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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
87%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
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
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Blue Devils
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Varina High School's ranking?
Varina High School is ranked #955 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Varina High School often compared to?
Varina High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Springs High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Varina High School?
The graduation rate of Varina High School is 87%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Varina High School?
1,420 students attend Varina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Varina High School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Varina High School?
Varina High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Varina High School offer ?
Varina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Varina High School part of?
Varina High School is part of Henrico County School District.
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