Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Colonel Richardson High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonel Richardson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Colonel Richardson High School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colonel Richardson High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonel Richardson High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#54 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
25%
33%
White
60%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colonel Richardson High School's ranking?
Colonel Richardson High School is ranked #54 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Colonel Richardson High School often compared to?
Colonel Richardson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Caroline High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colonel Richardson High School?
The graduation rate of Colonel Richardson High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Colonel Richardson High School?
530 students attend Colonel Richardson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Colonel Richardson High School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonel Richardson High School?
Colonel Richardson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colonel Richardson High School offer ?
Colonel Richardson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Colonel Richardson High School part of?
Colonel Richardson High School is part of Caroline County Public Schools School District.
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