Richardson High School
School Overview
Richardson High School is a public Magnet school located in Richardson, Texas. It is a school in Richardson Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 54% of students are proficient in Math learning and 66% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,770 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 172 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,770 students are attending Richardson High School. By gender, there are 1,374 and 1,396 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Richardson High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 504 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 109 | 51 | 58 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Black | 45 | 18 | 27 |
| White | 272 | 145 | 127 |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| in LEP Program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 504 | 254 | 250 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 172 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Richardson High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 98.3% of teachers are certified. 88.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 172 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 169 | 98.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 3 | 1.7% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 12 | 7.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 8 | 4.7% |
| School counselors | 10 | Students per counselor: 277 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 95,745 Households |
| Population | 250,316 |
| Male | 123,475 |
| Female | 127,989 |
| Child Population | 77,875 |
| Total Housing Units | 104,903 Units |
| Average House Value | $287,500 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,050 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.30% |
| Average Household Income | $62,485 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 80.75% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Richardson High School offers 36 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 998 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 838 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Richardson High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 36 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 998 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 158 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 337 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 898 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 838 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Richardson Independent School District
In Richardson Independent School District, 56 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in RICHARDSON, Texas
7 private schools are serving students in RICHARDSON, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.