James River High

3700 James River Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23113

1,842 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

James River High School, located in Midlothian, Virginia, is a prominent secondary school within the Chesterfield County Public School system. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its wide array of extracurricular opportunities. It maintains a strong focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a robust curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-enrollment options, and specialized academic programs designed to challenge students and foster critical thinking skills.

Beyond its academic rigor, James River High School is deeply integrated into the Midlothian community, fostering a supportive environment characterized by school spirit and active student engagement. The campus provides numerous avenues for involvement, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to various student-led clubs and organizations. By balancing a high standard of educational achievement with a culture of inclusivity and extracurricular growth, the school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are equipped to contribute positively to society.

1,842

Total Students

118.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James River High
Demographic	Student Count
White	985
Hispanic	419
Black	271
Asian	76
Two or More	88
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
985 (53.5%)
Hispanic
419 (22.7%)
Black
271 (14.7%)
Two or More
88 (4.8%)
Asian
76 (4.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chesterfield County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)378-2420
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	542
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 488

Grade 10 477

Grade 11 426

Grade 12 451

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James River High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	488
Grade 10	477
Grade 11	426
Grade 12	451

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James River High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	890	48.3%
Male	952	51.7%

High School 9th - 12th

Richmond High School for the Arts

Richmond City Public Schools

1,116 Students

4314 Crutchfield St
Richmond, VA 23225 (9.6 miles away)

High School 9th - 12th