DOUGLAS S. FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Douglas S. Freeman High is a public high school that is part of the Henrico County Public Schools school district, located in Richmond, VA with about 1,805 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 96 teachers, Douglas S. Freeman High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Douglas S. Freeman High School, located in the West End of Richmond, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school within the Henrico County Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including the rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program, which attracts students from across the county. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of scholarship while fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and critical thinking.
Beyond its academic offerings, Freeman High is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture and community spirit. The school supports an extensive range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, all of which contribute to a vibrant campus life. With its long-standing tradition of excellence, the school remains a cornerstone of the Richmond community, consistently focusing on preparing its students for success in higher education and their future professional endeavors.
For more information, contact Douglas S. Freeman High at (804) 673-3700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Richmond, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
DOUGLAS S. FREEMAN HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Richmond, VA with about 1,805 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Henrico County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,805
- Teachers:
- 96.04
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,805 students
- White
- 63.4%
- Black or African American
- 12.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- Asian
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.