Richards High School

9477 Panther Dr
Richards, TX 77873
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Richards High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richards High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Richards High School's student population of 213 students has grown by 142% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 137% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
213 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Richards High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richards High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#3043 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-29%
37%
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60-69%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richards High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
53%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
82%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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≥80%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richards High School's ranking?
Richards High School is ranked #3043 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richards High School?
The graduation rate of Richards High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Richards High School?
213 students attend Richards High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Richards High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richards High School?
Richards High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richards High School offer ?
Richards High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Richards High School part of?
Richards High School is part of Richards ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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