At a glance
Reported students
1,300
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
93.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578
Henrico High: 1,300 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,316
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about Henrico High
Henrico High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Richmond. It is one of 79 current school records connected to Henrico County Public Schools. NCES reports 1,300 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (71.8%) and White (10%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Henrico High
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 93.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black71.8%
- Asian8.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
3 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Henrico County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Varina High
High · Grades 09–12
1,420 reported students
Mills E. Godwin High
High · Grades 09–12
1,702 reported students
Hermitage High
High · Grades 09–12
1,719 reported students
Douglas S. Freeman High
High · Grades 09–12
1,881 reported students
Highland Springs High
High · Grades 09–12
1,928 reported students
Glen Allen High
High · Grades 09–12
1,939 reported students
Public schools near Henrico High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Marshall High High · Richmond City Public Schools | 09–12 | 645 | 1 mi |
| Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School High · Charter · Richmond City Public Schools | 09–12 | 32 | 1 mi |
| Richmond Community High High · Richmond City Public Schools | 09–12 | 211 | 2.3 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson High High · Richmond City Public Schools | 09–12 | 749 | 3.7 mi |
| Richmond Success Academy High · Richmond City Public Schools | 06–12 | 277 | 3.8 mi |
| Armstrong High High · Richmond City Public Schools | 09–12 | 709 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Henrico High
What grades does Henrico High serve?
Henrico High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Henrico County Public Schools.
How many students attend Henrico High?
Henrico High reported 1,300 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,316 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Henrico High?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 1,300 students and 93.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Henrico High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Henrico High is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Henrico High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Henrico High in?
Henrico High is part of Henrico County Public Schools, based in Henrico, VA, which operates 79 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Henrico High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John Marshall High (1 mi), Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School (1 mi), Richmond Community High (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.