Armstrong High

709 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Armstrong High School, located on Cool Lane in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a significant educational pillar for the East End community. As part of Richmond Public Schools, the institution is deeply rooted in local history, operating with a mission to foster academic achievement, character development, and civic responsibility among its diverse student body. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core academic subjects, elective courses, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether in college, vocational training, or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Armstrong High is well-known for its vibrant school spirit and athletic programs, which play a central role in building community engagement. The school actively works to provide a supportive environment that addresses the unique needs of its students, emphasizing the importance of school pride and legacy. By partnering with local organizations and prioritizing student-centered initiatives, Armstrong High strives to empower its graduates to become productive, confident, and contributing members of the broader Richmond community.

709

Total Students

82.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Armstrong High
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	49
Black	606
Asian	5
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

Black
606 (85.5%)
Hispanic
49 (6.9%)
White
28 (3.9%)
Two or More
19 (2.7%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)780-4449
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	709
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	656
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 9 200

Grade 10 156

Grade 11 191

Grade 12 162