1507 Columbia St
Richmond, VA 23224

I attended OHS from 1998-2002. As an alum of Open High School, I can proudly say that I grew into a lifelong learner and thinker because of the independence and quality of education provided by the teachers and staff of Open High. The small knit community and class sizes allow teachers and students to get consistent feedback as well as growth in different subject areas and personal matters. Teachers act more as mentors as they guide students through the knowledge. Self study and curiosity are encouraged and welcomed. I do not recall an emphasis on SOLs but I recall passing them all every year. Students who graduate from Open High School tend to be great additions to society. Most attend and graduate from a university with advanced degrees. The class of 2002 alumni mostly have Masters degrees and Doctoral degrees in their perspective fields. Most of us are still friends 18+ years later.Open High School is a TOP school within Richmond Public Schools.

My child is in fourth grade and still is behind on reading and writing. Teachers would rather complain too me rather than do the program step by step one on one with my son to make sure he is getting the attention and help he needs in class. My child has adhd a written letter by my childs doctor on file and somehow they have no idea or awareness of my childs disorder? They are very neglectful about my childs education and progress and yet alone the program my child is under and only giving a damn about up to par students in class.. they would rather watch my child fail then help because its so hard for a teacher to take their time on a subject before moving on leaving my child confused . Then to too top it off making fun of and humiliating my child infront of fellow classmates. Seems too me theres no profession in that area for students that have disabilities and disorders. If they cared about their students academic success and progression why is my child soo behind like this? Im angry that a principal cant even return a call so we can discuss things properly but would rather get ahold of my childs teacher to contact me ? Thats just so bizarre and avoidant of them. I feel like im being gaslit by a school that knows they’re failing my child. I didnt ask my childs teacher to be involved, I asked for the principal directly.

As parents, this is the best decision that we could have made. We came from a private school in the first 9 years to move into the public school system where in Richmond is not highly regarded. But this school is the crown jewel of RPS. The quality of the teachers, counselors, students and administrators has been nothing less than spectacular. The challenge given by the teachers and administrators to the students could be overwhelming at first, but the way that the challenge is nurtured leads to a complete graduate that is ready for college. Students that come back to RCHS after a year or two of college credit the years spent here as the building blocks of seamless transmission to higher education. It is really a hidden gem in RPS.

Racism is being taught at this school. At least 35 of the states in the USA, have either Spanish or First Nation's names. So, when you say, Nevada, or California, or Texas or Colorado, you are speaking Spanish. The same for cities. Los Angeles, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Sacramento, San Antonio, Santa Fe, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Las Cruces, San Diego. How is this school supposed to teach proper Geography and History, if Spanish is not allowed. HOW ABSURD! This teacher is not a teacher. They are a white supremacist. Shameful, disgusting, un-American.

Armstrong High School is full of caring teachers and students who are willing and want to learn, unfortunately, there are always a few students, who make it bad, for the school as a whole. What would really make the school better, is to just put the kids who are disrespectful, violent and ignorant beyond measure out! Stop tolerating their foolishness, so the teachers can teach, and the students can learn. It is time to make the students and parents more accountable, and stop putting the total blame on teachers. As a parent, I have been inside Armstrong and seen teachers go the extra mile, with their time, patience and their money, to help the students. Armstrong isn't a perfect school, but it has the potential to be a great school, with the right support from the parents, students and the community.

Amazing School. Teachers are amazing and so nice. The students there are so kind and smart also.