Richmond Alternative School

119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220

ras.rvaschools.net

277 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Richmond Alternative School, located at 119 West Leigh Street in Richmond, Virginia, serves as a specialized educational environment within the Richmond Public Schools district. It is designed to provide academic and behavioral support for students who may struggle in a traditional classroom setting. The school focuses on offering a structured, smaller-scale learning experience that prioritizes individualized attention, credit recovery, and the development of essential life skills to help students stay on track toward graduation.

Beyond core academic instruction, the school often emphasizes social-emotional learning and restorative practices to foster a supportive culture. By providing a personalized approach to education, Richmond Alternative School aims to re-engage students who have faced personal or academic challenges, offering them a second chance to succeed in an environment tailored to their specific needs and goals.

277

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

8.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richmond Alternative School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	79
Black	187
Asian	5
Two or More	4

Black
187 (67.5%)
Hispanic
79 (28.5%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)
Two or More
4 (1.4%)
White
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Richmond City Public Schools
Phone:	(804)780-4388
Website:	http://ras.rvaschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6 5

Grade 7 19

Grade 8 27

Grade 9 43

Grade 10 50

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 84