HIGHLAND SPRINGS HIGH

Henrico County Public Schools
200 S. Airport Drive
Highland Springs, VA 23075
2,089 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Highland Springs High School, located in Highland Springs, Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the Henrico County Public Schools district. The school is widely recognized for its robust academic environment and its deep-rooted commitment to student development. Beyond its standard curriculum, the institution is perhaps best known for its powerhouse athletic programs, particularly its football team, which has established a legacy of competitive excellence and state-level success that brings a strong sense of pride and community spirit to the surrounding area.

The school places a significant emphasis on cultivating a supportive and inclusive culture that prepares students for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education, military service, or the workforce. By offering a diverse range of extracurricular activities, arts programs, and career-focused pathways, Highland Springs High School strives to engage students with varied interests and talents. As a focal point of the Highland Springs community, the school plays a vital role in fostering local engagement and maintaining high expectations for student achievement.
2,089
Total Students
114.8
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    1,624 (77.7 %)
  • White
    194 (9.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    173 (8.3 %)
  • Two or More
    68 (3.3 %)
  • Asian
    19 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Henrico County Public Schools
Phone: (804)328-4000
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,089
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 114.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,672
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 601
Grade 10 542
Grade 11 465
Grade 12 481
Gender Ratio
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