Best Richmond Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,426 students in Richmond, CA.

The top ranked public high schools in Richmond, CA are Richmond High School, John F. Kennedy High School and Greenwood Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Richmond, CA public high schools have an score of 5% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.

Richmond, CA public high school have a of 76%, which is less than the California average of 86%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Richmond High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Richmond, CA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Richmond High School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
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1250 23rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1450

Gr: 9-12 | 1,341 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

John F. Kennedy High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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4300 Cutting Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1433

Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Greenwood Academy

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(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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831 Chanslor Ave.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1402

Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Richmond, California

Richmond, California Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Adams Middle School (Closed 2010)

5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464

Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Alternative Education Learning Center Charter (Closed 2004)

Charter School

P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684

Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434

Gr: 9-12

Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348

Gr: 9-12

Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160

Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

West County Community High School (Closed 2013)

777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105

Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Richmond, CA?

The top ranked public high schools in Richmond, CA include Richmond High School, John F. Kennedy High School and Greenwood Academy.

How many public high schools are located in Richmond?

3 public high schools are located in Richmond.

What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?

Richmond public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richmond include: John F. Kennedy High School vs. Richmond High School, Richmond High School vs. John F. Kennedy High School