Yvonne B. Miller High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50% in VA)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Asian
(21-22)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(21-22)6%
18%
Black
(21-22)74%
22%
White
(21-22)18%
46%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Yvonne B. Miller High School often compared to?
Yvonne B. Miller High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huguenot High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Yvonne B. Miller High School?
61 students attend Yvonne B. Miller High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Yvonne B. Miller High School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Yvonne B. Miller High School offer ?
Yvonne B. Miller High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yvonne B. Miller High School part of?
Yvonne B. Miller High School is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
In what neighborhood is Yvonne B. Miller High School located?
Yvonne B. Miller High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Richmond, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Downtown.
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