Virginia public high schools are composed of approximately average 56% minority students (2026).
The public high schools in Virginia with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.
% Minority Range: 87%
99%
Avg. % Minority: 93%
Public High Schools Minority Statistics in Virginia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
% Minority
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Arlington Community High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: 9-12
800 S. Walter Reed Dr
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5350
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5350
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Richmond Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 99%
Grades: 6-12
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 98%
Grades: 6-12
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Minority: 98%
Grades: K-12
301 N. 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 310-0066
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 310-0066
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Richmond High School For The Arts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 97%
Grades: 9-12
4314 Crutchfield St
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
W.o. Robey High School
(Math: ≥80%)
Minority: 97%
Grades: 9-12
21328 Augusta Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 96%
Grades: 9-12
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Freedom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 96%
Grades: 9-12
15201 Neabsco Mills Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 583-1405
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 583-1405
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
I.c. Norcom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1801 London Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 96%
Grades: 9-12
3101 Johnson Road
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7096
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Heritage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 95%
Grades: 9-12
5800 Marshall Ave
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6100
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 928-6100
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Huguenot High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 95%
Grades: 9-12
7945 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Meadowbrook High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 94%
Grades: 9-12
4901 Cogbill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
(Math: ≤10%)
Minority: 94%
Grades: 6-12
1005 N. Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Richmond Career Education And Employment Charter School
Charter School
Minority: 94%
Grades: 9-12
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Booker T Washington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 93%
Grades: 9-12
1111 Park Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-3575
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Bryant High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 93%
Grades: 9-12
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Gar-field High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 93%
Grades: 9-12
14000 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 730-7000
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 730-7000
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Park View High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 93%
Grades: 9-12
400 W Laurel Ave
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Sterling, VA 20164
(571) 434-4500
Rank: #16 - 2016. - 20.
Unity Reed High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 93%
Grades: 9-12
8820 Rixlew Ln
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 365-2900
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 365-2900
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Fairfax County Adult High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 92%
Grades: 9-12
6815 Edsall Rd, Suite 211
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Highland Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 92%
Grades: 9-12
200 S. Airport Drive
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hampton High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Minority: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1491 W Queen St
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 825-4430
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Potomac High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Minority: 91%
Grades: 9-12
3401 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-4200
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-4200
Rank: #2525.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 90%
Grades: 9-12
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Lake Taylor High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 89%
Grades: 9-12
1384 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3200
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Lewis High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 89%
Grades: 9-12
6540 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 924-8300
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 924-8300
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Manassas Park High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Minority: 89%
Grades: 9-12
8200 Euclid Ave
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9131
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9131
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Osbourn High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 89%
Grades: 9-12
1977 Eagle Way
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 377-7000
Manassas, VA 20110
(571) 377-7000
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
George Washington High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 88%
Grades: 9-12
701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 88%
Grades: 9-12
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Annandale High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 87%
Grades: 9-12
4700 Medford Dr
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 642-4100
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 642-4100
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Franklin High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Minority: 87%
Grades: 7-12
310 Crescent Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Greensville County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Minority: 87%
Grades: 9-12
403 Harding St
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2195
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-2195
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Minority: 87%
Grades: 9-12
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average public high schools minority students?
The Virginia average public high schools minority students is 56% for 2026.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of minority students in Virginia?
The best top-ranked public high schools in Virginia include Arlington Community High School, Richmond Alternative School and Achievable Dream Middle/high.
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