For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 334 students in 23220, VA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 23220, VA are Open High School, Richmond Alternative and Amelia Street Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 23220 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in 23220, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 23220 have a Graduation Rate of 48%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Open High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23220, VA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Open High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #33.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
23220, Virginia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Career Dev Center (Acdc) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: PK-11
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 23220, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 23220, VA include Open High School, Richmond Alternative and Amelia Street Special Education.
How many public high schools are located in 23220?
3 public high schools are located in 23220.
What is the racial composition of students in 23220?
23220 public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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