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Richmond Alternative School

Richmond, Virginia · Grades 6 to 12 · Richmond City Public Schools

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About Richmond Alternative School

Richmond Alternative School serves grades 6 through 12 as a public school in Richmond, Virginia. Enrollment was 277 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter high schools in Richmond. With about 33.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 8.3 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 72 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city. Richmond City Public Schools runs 43 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data classifies it as an alternative school.

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School facts

Address	119 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Phone	(804) 780-4388
School district	Richmond City Public Schools
Grades	6 to 12
Students (2024-25)	277
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.2
Students per teacher	8.3
Charter school	No
School type	Alternative
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Richmond city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510324002307). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Richmond Alternative School serve?

Richmond Alternative School serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend Richmond Alternative School?

Richmond Alternative School reported 277 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Alternative School?

About 8.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 277 students and 33.2 teachers in federal data.

Is Richmond Alternative School a public or charter school?

Richmond Alternative School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Richmond Alternative School in?

Richmond Alternative School is part of Richmond City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/richmond-city-public-schools/

Where is Richmond Alternative School located?

Richmond Alternative School is at 119 West Leigh Street, Richmond, VA 23220. The phone number is (804) 780-4388.

How many other schools are near Richmond Alternative School?

There are 72 other schools within 5 miles of Richmond Alternative School in our directory.