Richmond Alternative, VA
AlternativePublic SchoolGrade 6–Grade 12Shared-TimeVirtual
119 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
How Richmond Alternative Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score72
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Richmond Alternative
1,125Students
-Low-Income Students
6Teachers
188 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 41% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 16% | 19% | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 19% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 23% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 17% | 20% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 15% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 8% | 19% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 2% | 19% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 31% | 21% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 12% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Other | 6% | 6% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Richmond Alternative
-Math Proficiency
77%Reading Proficiency
77%Average Proficiency
98%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 81% | 81% | 50% |
| Male | 72% | 76% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 87% | 80% | 45% |
| Grade 7 | 82% | 80% | 45% |
| Grade 8 | 77% | 76% | 45% |
| High School | 24% | 88% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 80% | 71% | 59% |
| Black | 47% | 67% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 92% | 84% | 54% |
| Other | 90% | 68% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 50% | 43% |
| Low-Income | 37% | 69% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 44% | 50% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Richmond Alternative
22%Overall Rate
22%Low-Income
-Limited English
20%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | VA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 22% | 79% | 69% |
Location Map
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