Richland SD School District

One Academic Avenue Suite 200
Johnstown, PA 15904
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Richland SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,505 students in Richland SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Richland SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,505 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Richland SD School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#42 out of 677 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Richland SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Richland SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
72%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richland SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Richland SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
34 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,344 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
138
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
117
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
115
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,510 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,346 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Richland SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$23 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Richland SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,510
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Richland SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,346
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Richland SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Richland SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland High School
Math: 56% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Grades: 7-12
| 718 students
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
338 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-5757
Grades: K-6
| 787 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Richland SD School District?
Richland SD School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,505 students.
What is the rank of Richland SD School District?
Richland SD School District is ranked #43 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland SD School District?
89% of Richland SD School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland SD School District?
Richland SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Richland SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,346 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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