At a glance
Reported students
709
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
82.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia high enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 325 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
Armstrong High: 709 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
8.6:1 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
- 775
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.7:1
What the reported data says about Armstrong High
Armstrong High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Richmond. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Richmond City Public Schools. NCES reports 709 students for 2024–25.
Among 325 high schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 1,140 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below 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 (85.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). English learners represent 0.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 30.2%. 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 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Armstrong High
- 1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 82.2 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 4 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
- 0.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 30.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.9%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black85.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.7%
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
11 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 Richmond City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas Jefferson High
High · Grades 09–12
749 reported students
John Marshall High
High · Grades 09–12
645 reported students
Franklin Military Academy
High · Grades 06–12
335 reported students
Richmond High School for the Arts
High · Grades 09–12
1,116 reported students
Richmond Success Academy
High · Grades 06–12
277 reported students
Richmond Community High
High · Grades 09–12
211 reported students
Public schools near Armstrong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Military Academy High · Richmond City Public Schools | 06–12 | 335 | 1.6 mi |
| Richmond Community High High · Richmond City Public Schools | 09–12 | 211 | 1.9 mi |
| Richmond Success Academy High · Richmond City Public Schools | 06–12 | 277 | 2.1 mi |
| Open High High · Richmond City Public Schools | 09–12 | 171 | 2.8 mi |
| John Marshall High High · Richmond City Public Schools | 09–12 | 645 | 3.7 mi |
| Richmond Career Education and Employment Charter School High · Charter · Richmond City Public Schools | 09–12 | 32 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Armstrong High
What grades does Armstrong High serve?
Armstrong High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Richmond City Public Schools.
How many students attend Armstrong High?
Armstrong High reported 709 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 325 Virginia high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 775 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Armstrong High?
The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 709 students and 82.2 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 Armstrong High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Armstrong High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richmond City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Armstrong High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.5% 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 Armstrong High in?
Armstrong High is part of Richmond City Public Schools, based in Richmond, VA, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Armstrong High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Franklin Military Academy (1.6 mi), Richmond Community High (1.9 mi), Richmond Success Academy (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.