Serving 1,273 students in grades 9-12, Richmond High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richmond High School's attendance zone covers the entire Richmond, IN school district, encompassing approximately 77.7 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 8.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Richmond High School's student population of 1,273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,273 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Richmond High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1296 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
60%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond High School's ranking?
Richmond High School is ranked #1296 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Richmond High School often compared to?
Richmond High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeastern High School, Centerville Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond High School?
The graduation rate of Richmond High School is 99%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Richmond High School?
1,273 students attend Richmond High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Richmond High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richmond High School?
Richmond High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Richmond High School offer ?
Richmond High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond High School part of?
Richmond High School is part of Richmond Community Schools.
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