James River High School in Midlothian, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

James River High School is a suburban public school in Midlothian, Virginia that is part of Chesterfield County Public Schools. It serves 1,842 students in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.2:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 9 - 12

1,842 Students

130 Teachers

3700 James River Rd

Midlothian, VA 23113 View local requests

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James River High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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James River High School Demographics

54%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

James River High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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