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Best Virginia Alternative Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 alternative public high schools serving 1,074 students in Virginia.

The top-ranked alternative public high schools in Virginia are Richmond Alternative School, 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Alternative Public High Schools in Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Richmond Alternative School

Alternative School

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

Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

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 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #33.

Yvonne B. Miller High School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
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1601 Old Bon Air Road, Educati
North Chesterfield, VA 23535
(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 | 145 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 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

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 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 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 School, 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).