Welcome!

Open High School is an award-winning, fully accredited public school in Richmond, Virginia. We proudly represent RPS as one of a number of high school options for Richmond families. Often referred to as a "school without walls", at OHS we use community partnerships to enhance student learning experiences. We have high expectations for student academic achievement, but also recognize that each student is a whole person. We believe in a teamwork approach to student achievement that includes the student, parents and teachers as key members of "team success".

OHS provides a learning environment that is both rigorous and relevant. We offer a number of Advanced Placement courses and students have the opportunity to take Dual Enrollment classes. All of our students are expected to work towards attainment of the Advanced Studies diploma. We also believe in the importance of relationship building. Our teachers build caring and positive relationships with our students in a family atmosphere and we encourage our students to build their peer community in the same way. Open is nationally recognized as a 2008 NCLB Blue Ribbon School, and we are listed in US News and World Report as a bronze award winning "top high school". On behalf of the students, staff and parents of Open High School, I thank you for your interest in our school. Please review our website to learn more about Open.

Candace Veney-Chaplin, Principal

read more >