Richmond Community High

201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222

rchs.rvaschools.net

211 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Richmond Community High School (RCHS), located in the Northside neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia, is a specialized, selective-enrollment public high school known for its rigorous academic environment and focus on the liberal arts. As a magnet school within the Richmond Public Schools system, it attracts motivated students from across the city who are looking for a small-school experience that emphasizes intellectual development, critical thinking, and civic engagement.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and unique pedagogical approach, which often involves interdisciplinary coursework and a strong emphasis on writing and research. Despite its compact size, RCHS fosters a tight-knit community culture where students benefit from close relationships with faculty and a collaborative learning atmosphere. By challenging students through an accelerated curriculum, the school consistently prepares its graduates for success in competitive higher education settings.

211

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richmond Community High
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	26
Black	118
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
118 (55.9%)
White
52 (24.6%)
Hispanic
26 (12.3%)
Two or More
11 (5.2%)
Asian
3 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-4332
Website:	http://rchs.rvaschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
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 66

Grade 10 48

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 49