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Open High School

#7 in Best Public High Schools in Richmond Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Richmond, VA
  • 62 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      C+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Open High School is a highly rated, public school located in Richmond, VA. It has 184 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 90% in reading.
    Address
    600 S Pine St
    Richmond, VA 23220
    Telephone
    (804) 780-4661
    Website
    web.richmond.k12.va.us
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    Open High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    90%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    95%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1110
    76 responses
    Average ACT
    24
    15 responses
    AP Enrollment
    100%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      C+
    Area Feel
    —
    Median Household Income
    $47,917
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,619
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $222,700
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    80%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.5 responses
    Poll
    60%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.5 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 15 responses
    Report
    • Day in the Park
      27%
    • Schoolwide Thanksgiving
      20%
    • Spirit Week
      20%
    • Unity Day
      20%
    • Spirit Week
      7%
    • Winterfest
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    184
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    98%
    75%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.8 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.8 responses
    50%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.8 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $69,501
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    29.4%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.7 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.7 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.7 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $14,119/ year
    National
    $12,239
    67%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.9 responses
    11%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.9 responses
    56%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.9 responses
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    Overall, Open high is a great school that offers college level classes in order to prepare you for college. The teachers are very well educated in their area of studies and are very understanding to student situations that may arise. Student life is very important to Open. Everyone knows Everyone. With the diverse student classes, all students have the opportunity to make new and unique friends. Also, with the hour lunches provided to students, there is a lot of time to explore around the school, such as, the overlook and the river. There is also a lot of tasty nearby food spots to go to that is affordable!
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    I love the autonomy you get to experience there, especially as someone who has never experienced freedom of that sort before. Most of us are really close with each other because we're such a small student body (each graduating class has around 50 or 60 kids). But even if you aren't super close with that many people, everyone knows who everyone is just about, which is something you can't really experience in regular sized schools. My only real complaint is there's no music classes. There's just visual art.
    Open High School is an excellent college prep high school. Both students and teachers are all connected as one big family. There is great student, teacher, and parent involvement. It is a school filled with many unique students. Which allows for a very unique school with its own personality. Open High has extraordinary staff who put all their time and effort towards the education of their students. In addition, Open High is a very open high school. It allows its students to have freedom, experience new environments, and to grow as upcoming college students.