ARTHUR A. RICHARDS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ARTHUR A. RICHARDS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Saint Croix School District school district, located in Saint Croix, VI with about 262 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 32 teachers, ARTHUR A. RICHARDS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
ARTHUR A. RICHARDS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Stoney Ground, Saint Croix, within the U.S. Virgin Islands. As a junior high school, it serves as a critical bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and developmental needs of early adolescent students. The school plays an integral role in the local community of St. Croix, striving to provide a structured learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of secondary education.
Like many schools in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Arthur A. Richards has faced significant challenges, particularly regarding infrastructure and facility recovery following the major hurricanes that impacted the territory in 2017. Because of these challenges, the school’s physical presence and operational status have been central topics in local educational discussions regarding rebuilding efforts and the modernization of school facilities. The institution remains a key site for community engagement and the academic development of the youth in the Stoney Ground area.
For more information, contact ARTHUR A. RICHARDS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (340) 772-1500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Saint Croix, VI 00840
(340) 772-1500
ARTHUR A. RICHARDS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Saint Croix, VI with about 262 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in the Virgin Islands
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Saint Croix School District
- Total Students:
- 262
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 1
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not 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 262 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ARTHUR A. RICHARDS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 71.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 26.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- White
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
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.