Best Alternative Public High Schools in Virginia (2025-26)

Best Virginia Alternative Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 alternative public high schools serving 962 students in Virginia.

The top ranked alternative public high schools in Virginia are Richmond Alternative, Bryant High School and Yvonne B. Miller High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Virginia alternative public high schools have an score of 36% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and score of 72% (versus the 81% statewide average).

Virginia alternative public high school have a of 20%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Bryant High School, with 25-29% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public High Schools in Virginia (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Richmond Alternative

Alternative School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
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119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388

Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1

Rank: #22.

Bryant High School

Alternative School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
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2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2001

Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #33.

Yvonne B. Miller High School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
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600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700

Gr: 6-12

Rank: #44.

Mountain View High School

Alternative School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
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5775 Spindle Ct
Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 227-2316

Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #55.

Carver College And Career Academy

Alternative School

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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12400 Branders Bridge Road
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6156

Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #66.

Fairfax County Adult High School

Alternative School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
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6815 Edsall Rd, Suite 211
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 658-2740

Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative public high schools in Virginia?

The top ranked alternative public high schools in Virginia include Richmond Alternative, Bryant High School and Yvonne B. Miller High School.

How many alternative public high schools are located in Virginia?

6 alternative public high schools are located in Virginia.

What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?

Virginia alternative public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).