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Building Opportunities for Every Student

About RCHS

Richmond Community High School actively seeks to enroll students from disadvantaged situations, not only those identified as gifted students but also those whose potential has not been recognized. RCHS consistently has produced the highest achievement in its students. Since the inception of RCHS, 100 percent of the RCHS students have been accepted by distinguished institutions of higher education, including Ivy League schools, prestigious engineering and technical universities, and the armed forces academies.

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Richmond Community High School is Virginia’s only public school, and one of few in the nation, targeting gifted children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Nearly 60% of its 240+ students are socio-economically disadvantaged and mostly African-American; 40% are middle-class. Since 1977, 1,600+ graduates have reached their potential and attended college—opportunities often unavailable without this diverse environment.

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Happening Tomorrow - Shape the Future of RPS!

September 30, 2026

Happening Tomorrow - Shape the Future of RPS!

We invite you and your family to join us at Linwood Holton Elementary School tomorrow, October 1, from 5:30-7 p.m. for an evening of conversation and planning for the future of our schools. Learn m...

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

September 30, 2026

RPS Direct: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Heritage at the Center: During Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating the cultures, experiences, and perspectives that make the RPS community stronger. Our bilingual family liaisons play an imp...

RPS Direct: Monday, September 28, 2026

September 28, 2026

RPS Direct: Monday, September 28, 2026

Jason's Monday Message: This morning, I’d like to take a brief moment to remember Jim Ukrop, a graduate of and good friend to RPS. I had the privilege of getting to know Jim over the last 8 years a...

RPS Direct: Friday, September 25, 2026

September 25, 2026

RPS Direct: Friday, September 25, 2026

A Voice for Belonging: We are thrilled to announce that RPS Language Justice Coordinator Luis Martínez has been named a Persona de Poder 2026 honoree. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding ...

RCHS at a Glance

Richmond Community High School is home of the Pharaohs!

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16

Full-time teachers

228

Students enrolled in grades 9-12

14:1

Student to teacher ratio