HERMITAGE HIGH

8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Richmond, VA 23228

1,717 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hermitage High School, located on Hungary Spring Road in Richmond, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school within the Henrico County Public Schools district. Known for its rich history and deep roots in the community, the school serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its comprehensive academic offerings, including a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective programs. The campus provides students with a traditional high school experience while fostering an environment that emphasizes both athletic achievement and extracurricular engagement through various clubs and competitive sports teams.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hermitage High is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. The school prides itself on a supportive faculty and a strong sense of school spirit, often acting as a hub for local events and community initiatives. By balancing rigorous educational standards with opportunities for personal growth and social development, Hermitage High continues to be a foundational institution for families residing in the northern Richmond/Henrico area.

1,717

Total Students

96.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERMITAGE HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	382
Black	701
Asian	97
Two or More	97
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
701 (40.8 %)
White
431 (25.1 %)
Hispanic
382 (22.2 %)
Asian
97 (5.6 %)
Two or More
97 (5.6 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

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)756-3000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	96.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,547
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 9 498

Grade 10 430

Grade 11 417

Grade 12 372