Douglas S. Freeman High

1,881 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Douglas S. Freeman High School, located in the West End of Richmond, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school within the Henrico County Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts students from across the county. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of scholarship while fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic offerings, Freeman High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture and community spirit. The school supports an extensive range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, all of which contribute to a vibrant campus life. With its long-standing tradition of excellence, the school remains a cornerstone of the Richmond community, consistently focusing on preparing its students for success in higher education and their future professional endeavors.

1,881

Total Students

104.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas S. Freeman High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,005
Hispanic	371
Black	249
Asian	159
Two or More	90
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
1,005 (53.4%)
Hispanic
371 (19.7%)
Black
249 (13.2%)
Asian
159 (8.5%)
Two or More
90 (4.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Henrico County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)673-3700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,881
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	104.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	753
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 9 462

Grade 10 498

Grade 11 485

Grade 12 436