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Richardson Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 10,442 students in Richardson Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Richardson Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Richardson Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Highlands High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
52 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
36,971 Students
1,886,201 Students
# Teachers
2,659 Teachers
125,103 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richardson Independent School District, which is ranked #474 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#486 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
38%
53%
% Black
20%
13%
% White
31%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,926 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,532 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$515 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$500 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,926
$13,371
Spending / Student
$13,532
$14,099
Best Richardson Independent School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearce High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Richardson High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,669 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Lake Highlands High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9449 Church Rd
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1000
Dallas, TX 75238
(469) 593-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,972 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Berkner High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7000
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Disciplinary Alternative Placement Center
Alternative School
9666 Ferris Branch Blvd
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-5800
Dallas, TX 75243
(469) 593-5800
Gr: 3-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
P A S S Learning Center
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Court
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Gr: 8-11 | 10 students
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