Serving 139 students in grades 9-12, Richmond High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richmond High School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richmond High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
98%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond High School's ranking?
Richmond High School is ranked #412 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Richmond High School often compared to?
Richmond High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Ararat High School, Richmond Middle School, Dresden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond High School?
The graduation rate of Richmond High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Richmond High School?
139 students attend Richmond High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Richmond High School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond High School?
Richmond High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richmond High School offer ?
Richmond High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richmond High School part of?
Richmond High School is part of RSU 02 School District.
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