Serving 1,507 students in grades 9-12, Huguenot 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Huguenot High School's student population of 1,507 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,507 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Colors
Gold, Kelly green
School Motto
Unlocking Potential and Celebrating Success
Huguenot High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huguenot High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1439 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
37%
19%
Black
55%
22%
White
7%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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What is Huguenot High School's ranking?
Huguenot High School is ranked #1439 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Huguenot High School often compared to?
Huguenot High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond High School For The Arts, Thomas Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Huguenot High School?
The graduation rate of Huguenot High School is 75%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Huguenot High School?
1,507 students attend Huguenot High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Huguenot High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huguenot High School?
Huguenot High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Huguenot High School offer ?
Huguenot High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Huguenot High School part of?
Huguenot High School is part of Richmond City Public Schools.
In what neighborhood is Huguenot High School located?
Huguenot High School is located in the Chippenham Village neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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