Huguenot High

1,469 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Huguenot High School, located at 7945 Forest Hill Ave in Richmond, Virginia, is a prominent secondary institution within the Richmond Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is housed in a modern, state-of-the-art facility that was opened in 2015. This building was designed to support 21st-century learning, featuring advanced science labs, specialized career and technical education (CTE) spaces, and modern athletic facilities, all aimed at fostering a comprehensive academic environment for students in the Southside area of Richmond.

Academically, Huguenot High offers a broad curriculum that includes International Baccalaureate (IB) programs, dual enrollment options, and a variety of CTE pathways, such as culinary arts, cosmetology, and information technology. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes student development through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, performing arts, and various service-oriented clubs. By balancing rigorous academics with robust support systems, Huguenot High strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, military service, or the workforce.

1,469

Total Students

110.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Huguenot High
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	564
Black	786
Asian	11
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
786 (53.5%)
Hispanic
564 (38.4%)
White
81 (5.5%)
Two or More
23 (1.6%)
Asian
11 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
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:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)320-7967
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	110.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,380
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 9 408

Grade 10 402

Grade 11 360

Grade 12 299