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Richmond Community High School vs. Douglas S. Freeman High School

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School Overview

School
Richmond Community High School
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Douglas S. Freeman High School
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Richmond Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Douglas S. Freeman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 198 students in grades 9-12, Richmond Community High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,887 students in grades 9-12, Douglas S. Freeman High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
198 students
1,887 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richmond Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Douglas S. Freeman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richmond Community High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Douglas S. Freeman High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
110 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richmond Community High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Douglas S. Freeman High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Community High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Richmond City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Douglas S. Freeman High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Henrico County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

n/a
#902 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Douglas S. Freeman High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-79%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richmond Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas S. Freeman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
≥90%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
89%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richmond Community High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas S. Freeman High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
≥90%
(Top 1% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 50% in VA)
85%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Richmond Community High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Douglas S. Freeman High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Richmond Community High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Douglas S. Freeman High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
43
545
Grade 10 Students
48
490
Grade 11 Students
49
434
Grade 12 Students
58
418

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richmond Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Douglas S. Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richmond Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Douglas S. Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
59%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richmond Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Douglas S. Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
23%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richmond Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Douglas S. Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richmond Community High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Richmond City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Douglas S. Freeman High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Henrico County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richmond Community High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Douglas S. Freeman High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richmond Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Douglas S. Freeman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(13-14 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richmond Community High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Richmond City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Douglas S. Freeman High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Henrico County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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