Richland High School serves 124 students in grades 7-12.
Richland High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Richland High School's student population of 124 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richland High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Richland High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#739 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
6%
15%
White
87%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland High School's ranking?
Richland High School is ranked #739 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richland High School?
The graduation rate of Richland High School is 80%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Richland High School?
124 students attend Richland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Richland High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland High School?
Richland High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland High School offer ?
Richland High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Richland High School part of?
Richland High School is part of Richland R-I School District.
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