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Richmond Alternative School
PublicHighGrades 6–12Alternative Education School
119 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220 · (804) 780-4388 · Part of Richmond City Public Schools
Students
277
Students per teacher
8:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Richmond Alternative School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Virginia’s public schools
- Math proficiency 11 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts above the state
- Small classes: 8:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 91.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency65%
State average 54.4%
Reading / language arts82%
State average 69.5%
Location
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119 West Leigh Street, Richmond
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 65
Grade 719
Grade 827
Grade 943
Grade 1050
Grade 1149
Grade 1284
Enrollment over time
3,241’20
142’21
162’22
134’23
277’24
Down 91.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 68%Hispanic 29%Asian 2%Two or more races 1%White <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.