Serving 125 students in grades 7-12, Richland High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Richland High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Essex, MO, encompassing approximately 134.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.2 miles.
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richland High School's student population of 125 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
125 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Richland High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
88%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #185 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% 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 89.3%.
How many students attend Richland High School?
125 students attend Richland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Richland High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richland High School?
Richland High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Richland High School offer ?
Richland High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richland High School part of?
Richland High School is part of Richland R-I School District.
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