Varina High

1,420 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Varina High School, located in the eastern part of Henrico County, Virginia, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in the Richmond area. As part of the Henrico County Public Schools system, the institution is well-regarded for its long-standing history and its role as a focal point for the local community. The school is particularly noted for its strong commitment to athletics and its diverse range of academic programs, which are designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Varina High is known for fostering a vibrant school spirit and offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including performing arts, competitive sports, and specialized clubs. The school’s campus on Messer Road functions as a central hub for student engagement, emphasizing personal growth and academic achievement. By balancing traditional instruction with modern extracurricular opportunities, Varina High continues to be a significant pillar of the Varina district, dedicated to helping its student body succeed in a global society.

1,420

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Varina High
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	81
Black	1,093
Asian	7
Two or More	59
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Black
1,093 (77.0%)
White
173 (12.2%)
Hispanic
81 (5.7%)
Two or More
59 (4.2%)
Asian
7 (0.5%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
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)226-8700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 367

Grade 10 376

Grade 11 328

Grade 12 349

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Varina High
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	367
Grade 10	376
Grade 11	328
Grade 12	349

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Varina High
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	627	44.2%
Male	793	55.8%

High School 9th - 12th