Richmond Hill High School is a four-year public high school in Richmond Hill, Queens, New York City, part of the New York City Department of Education.
Serving 1,841 students in grades 9-12, Richmond Hill High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,841 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 98% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Richmond Hill High School serves an attendance zone of approximately 2 square miles in Richmond Hill, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school is about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richmond Hill High School's student population of 1,841 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 135 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,841 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
135 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richmond Hill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Hill High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2502 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
98%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
29%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
56%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Hill High School's ranking?
Richmond Hill High School is ranked #2502 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Richmond Hill High School often compared to?
Richmond Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams High School, Epic High School - North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Richmond Hill High School is 79%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87.2%.
How many students attend Richmond Hill High School?
1,841 students attend Richmond Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Richmond Hill High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richmond Hill High School?
Richmond Hill High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Richmond Hill High School offer ?
Richmond Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Richmond Hill High School part of?
Richmond Hill High School is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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