For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,318 students in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Northrop is Richmond High School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 81% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 54%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richmond High School For The Arts, with 44% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond High School For The Arts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4314 Crutchfield St
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Career Education And Employment Charter School
Charter School
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA include Richmond High School For The Arts.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond?
the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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