Richmond City PBLC Schs School District

301 North 9th St, 17th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219-1927
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Richmond City PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 338 students in Richmond City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Virginia.
Public Charter Schools in Richmond City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Virginia public charter school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 80% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public charter school average of 48% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
54 Schools
7 Schools
# Students
21,177 Students
1,278 Students
# Teachers
1,466 Teachers
97 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Richmond City PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (VA)
#125 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Richmond City PBLC Schs  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richmond City PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
69%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richmond City PBLC Schs  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
74%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Richmond City PBLC Schs  School District and public school graduation rate of VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.65
# American Indian Students
39 Students
6 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
160 Students
43 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,855 Students
107 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
8%
# Black Students
13,323 Students
346 Students
% Black Students
63%
27%
# White Students
2,266 Students
659 Students
% White Students
11%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
3 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
520 Students
114 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
9%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
981
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,640
93
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,719
98
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,671
104
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,702
116
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,748
96
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,607
94
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,538
30
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,472
36
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,544
25
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,695
174
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,272
149
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,377
134
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,211
129
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,889 is higher than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,998 is higher than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (VA)
Total Revenue
$421 MM
$19,496 MM
This chart display total revenue of Richmond City PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$424 MM
$19,187 MM
This chart display total spending of Richmond City PBLC Schs  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,889
$15,672
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Richmond City PBLC Schs  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$19,998
$15,424
This chart display average spending per public school student in Richmond City PBLC Schs  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Richmond City PBLC Schs School District Public Charter Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Career Education & Employment
Charter School
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 54 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 21,177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 74% (Btm 50% in VA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Quick Links