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About RPS

RPS is one of the hundred largest school districts in the United States. Across 53 school campuses, we serve a community that is 60 percent Black, 10 percent white, and 25 percent Hispanic — our fastest-growing population of students. 

Our mission is simple, high, and clear: We want every RPS student to graduate with the tools and knowledge to live a life of their own determination. We’re guided by our strategic plan, and remain laser focused on our three goals: 

  • 100 percent of students joyfully and proficiently reading by 3rd grade
  •  92 percent of our seniors graduate on time, and college- or career ready
  • 48 of our schools are considered ‘on track’ or ‘distinguished’ according to the Virginia Department of Education
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Richmond Public Schools is on the rise and the proof is undeniable. Over the past two years, student achievement has increased across every major subject area; graduation rates have reached their highest point in nearly a decade, including record highs for Black and economically disadvantaged students; and our multilingual learners are outperforming their peers statewide. These gains are fueled by bold, research-backed investments in literacy, innovative new high school pathways that ignite students’ passions and prepare them for college, career, and life, and a deep commitment to attracting and supporting excellent teachers. With new arts and workforce-centered campuses on the horizon, expanded academic supports, and a community that believes in the brilliance and potential of every child, RPS is rising ... and we’re just getting started.

We're UP AGAIN on the reading, math, science, and history SOLs!

While we have a long way to go, our economically disadvantaged students are improving in reading FIVE TIMES as fast as their peers across the state.

And, our multilingual learners are outperforming those across the state and in the surrounding counties.