D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Armstrong High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 2300 Cool Lane, Richmond, VA 23223
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 52% · Math 50% proficient · 2nd percentile in Virginia
Graduation
C
72% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
690
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%2/100reading 1st percentile, math 2nd percentile among Virginia high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%24/10072% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 93% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −35 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−25 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (−31 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate72% (−16 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black52%47%reading -24 pts, math -28 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income52%47%reading -22 pts, math -28 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2300 Cool Lane
City Richmond
ZIP Code 23223
District 5103240
NCES School ID 510324002082
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23223

Understanding the community around Armstrong High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $52,246
Per Capita Income $33,144
Poverty Rate 13.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.2%
High School or Higher 88.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $217,000
Median Rent $1,173
Owner-Occupied 43.8%
Renter-Occupied 56.2%
View full data for ZIP 23223 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Armstrong High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 89.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.5%
White 3.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More Races 1.5%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 690
Teachers (FTE) 66.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Armstrong High?
Armstrong High has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Armstrong High?
Armstrong High has 690 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Armstrong High serve?
Armstrong High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Armstrong High receive per student?
Armstrong High receives $22,807 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Armstrong High in 23223 ▼
Avg Home Value
$300,253
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,539
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
56.2%

Other Schools in 23223

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026