Richmond High School

Summary:

Richmond High School is a public high school serving 1,332 students in grades 9-12 in Richmond, Indiana. The school is part of the Richmond Community Schools district, which is ranked 284 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richmond High School stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The student population is more racially diverse, with 62.91% White, 8.03% African American, 13.29% Hispanic, and 13.89% two or more races. However, the school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 37.8%, much higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, Richmond High School's test scores on the SAT and ILEARN assessments are lower than state and district averages, with only 43.26% of 11th-graders proficient or better in reading/writing and 18.44% proficient or better in math. Additionally, 65.92% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, a higher percentage than the nearby Centerville-Abington Community Schools (56.2%) and Northeastern Wayne Schools (36.6%).

Despite these challenges, Richmond High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 98.7%. Additionally, when looking at student subgroups, African American and Hispanic students at the school perform better than the overall student population, ranking 57th and 99th out of their respective statewide subgroups. This suggests that with the right interventions and support, Richmond High School has the potential to improve its overall academic outcomes and better serve its diverse student body.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 380 Hub Etchison Pky
       Richmond, IN  47374


(765) 973-3424

District: Richmond Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,745 Help


Feeder schools for Richmond High School:

Elementary:    Charles Elementary School
    Crestdale Elementary School
    Fairview Elementary School
    Starr Elementary School
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Middle:    Dennis Middle School
    Test Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  1,331

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.6%
Hispanic:
14.3%
Two or more races:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richmond High School ranks worse than 61.3% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richmond High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richmond High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.6%), Hispanic (14.3%), two or more races (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond High School is 15.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond High School is $10,745.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richmond High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond High School 264th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Richmond High School in the ranking list.)

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Richmond Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Community Schools 288th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richmond High School

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Rank History for all students at Richmond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 24.92 304th 349 12.9%
2006 34.52 287th 349 17.8%
2007 38.99 267th 354 24.6%
2008 36.78 281st 360 21.9%
2009 26.52 316th 364 13.2%
2010 26.45 282nd 362 22.1%
2011 28.33 285th 364 21.7%
2012 32.16 269th 373 27.9%
2013 37.99 205th 353 41.9%
2014 40.87 213th 379 43.8%
2015 38.06 274th 400 31.5%
2016 34.10 294th 394 25.4%
2017 37.12 266th 380 30.0%
2018 37.29 271st 385 29.6%
2019 29.35 293rd 389 24.7%
2021 24.50 306th 388 21.1%
2022 27.25 308th 409 24.7%
2023 27.29 301st 398 24.4%
2024 39.89 264th 431 38.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Richmond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.19 86th 94 8.5%
2023 16.22 95th 104 8.7%
2024 18.02 88th 102 13.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richmond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.22 71st 74 4.1%
2024 35.44 59th 94 37.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richmond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.16 200th 285 29.8%
2024 63.07 78th 289 73.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.91 292nd 379 23.0%
2024 46.77 191st 377 49.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Richmond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.48 293rd 388 24.5%
2024 29.34 287th 392 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Richmond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.28 305th 383 20.4%
2024 45.15 206th 392 47.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Richmond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.38 57th 125 54.4%
2023 26.63 93rd 125 25.6%
2024 38.33 66th 132 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richmond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.31 126th 164 23.2%
2023 38.63 98th 166 41.0%
2024 33.84 122nd 184 33.7%
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Rank History for White students at Richmond High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 25.39 305th 378 19.3%
2023 21.65 317th 375 15.5%
2024 40.17 220th 381 42.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Richmond High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1979 240 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 2244
1989 1888 244 16 6 2 n/a n/a 0 2156
1990 1824 262 22 10 0 n/a n/a 0 2118
1991 1702 247 22 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1978
1992 1725 240 29 11 0 n/a n/a 0 2005
1993 1706 204 24 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1942
1994 1662 217 19 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1908
1995 1629 229 20 13 1 n/a n/a 1 1893
1996 1629 229 20 13 1 n/a n/a 1 1893
1997 1581 237 16 16 0 n/a n/a 5 1855
1998 1572 236 14 20 3 n/a n/a 0 1845
1999 1557 245 22 19 4 n/a n/a 0 1847
2000 1490 223 19 24 5 n/a n/a 0 1761
2001 1437 195 22 18 5 n/a n/a 0 1677
2002 1420 200 17 16 6 n/a n/a 0 1659
2003 1420 200 17 16 6 n/a n/a 0 1659
2004 1388 213 18 18 8 n/a n/a 0 1645
2005 1409 211 15 34 5 n/a n/a 0 1674
2006 1374 197 16 29 4 n/a n/a 0 1620
2007 1282 179 22 32 4 n/a n/a 130 1649
2008 1261 166 18 30 5 n/a n/a 131 1611
2009 1205 159 19 39 3 n/a n/a 135 1560
2010 1122 137 22 42 3 n/a n/a 142 1468
2011 1145 164 25 43 6 0 159 0 1542
2012 1143 144 21 43 6 0 169 0 1526
2013 1137 148 18 48 5 0 161 0 1517
2014 1076 149 19 54 2 0 170 0 1470
2015 1022 148 15 65 1 0 169 0 1420
2016 1016 153 23 92 1 0 158 0 1443
2017 905 149 20 101 3 0 164 0 1342
2018 863 132 23 114 1 0 147 0 1280
2019 877 117 23 109 1 0 162 0 1289
2020 800 106 27 130 2 0 153 0 1218
2021 840 88 24 153 3 1 161 0 1270
2022 855 91 23 176 2 1 179 0 1327
2023 838 107 22 177 2 1 185 0 1332
2024 820 109 22 190 5 2 183 0 1331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richmond High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2244 113.8 19.7 13
1989 2156 111.0 19.4 15.4
1990 2118 111.0 19.0 13
1991 1978 107.3 18.4 13.7
1992 2005 109.4 18.3 17
1993 1942 102.2 19.0 22.3
1994 1908 102.6 18.6 24.6
1995 1893 96.9 19.5 23.8
1996 1893 96.9 19.5 23.8
1997 1855 98.3 18.9 23.2
1998 1845 99.9 18.5 25.7
1999 1847 97.4 19.0 31.8
2000 1761 98.5 17.9 33.6
2001 1677 93.7 17.9 36
2002 1659 95.8 17.3 40
2003 1659 95.8 17.3 40
2004 1645 95.8 17.2 50.5
2005 1674 91.7 18.3 49
2006 1620 93.0 17.4 45.4
2007 1649 n/a n/a 51.5
2008 1611 93.2 17.3 51.7
2009 1560 94.5 16.5 59.2
2010 1468 96.2 15.2 65.8
2011 1542 93.6 16.4 62.2
2012 1526 96.0 15.8 61.3
2013 1517 102.3 14.8 65
2014 1470 94.0 15.6 65.9
2015 1420 94.0 15.1 68.4
2016 1443 92.0 15.6 68.8
2017 1342 91.4 14.6 70.3
2018 1280 88.5 14.4 70.6
2019 1289 82.4 15.6 66.6
2020 1218 86.9 14.0 63.5
2021 1270 81.7 15.5 63.3
2022 1327 76.1 17.4 65.6
2023 1332 81.9 16.2 65.9
2024 1331 86.1 15.4 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richmond High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2244 113.8 19.7 13
1989 2156 111.0 19.4 15.4
1990 2118 111.0 19.0 13
1991 1978 107.3 18.4 13.7
1992 2005 109.4 18.3 17
1993 1942 102.2 19.0 22.3
1994 1908 102.6 18.6 24.6
1995 1893 96.9 19.5 23.8
1996 1893 96.9 19.5 23.8
1997 1855 98.3 18.9 23.2
1998 1845 99.9 18.5 25.7
1999 1847 97.4 19.0 31.8
2000 1761 98.5 17.9 33.6
2001 1677 93.7 17.9 36
2002 1659 95.8 17.3 40
2003 1659 95.8 17.3 40
2004 1645 95.8 17.2 50.5
2005 1674 91.7 18.3 49
2006 1620 93.0 17.4 45.4
2007 1649 n/a n/a 51.5
2008 1611 93.2 17.3 51.7
2009 1560 94.5 16.5 59.2
2010 1468 96.2 15.2 65.8
2011 1542 93.6 16.4 62.2
2012 1526 96.0 15.8 61.3
2013 1517 102.3 14.8 65
2014 1470 94.0 15.6 65.9
2015 1420 94.0 15.1 68.4
2016 1443 92.0 15.6 68.8
2017 1342 91.4 14.6 70.3
2018 1280 88.5 14.4 70.6
2019 1289 82.4 15.6 66.6
2020 1218 86.9 14.0 63.5
2021 1270 81.7 15.5 63.3
2022 1327 76.1 17.4 65.6
2023 1332 81.9 16.2 65.9
2024 1331 86.1 15.4 54.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richmond High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $652 (6.2%) $9,948 (93.8%) $10,600
2020 $595 (5.3%) $10,644 (94.7%) $11,239
2021 $929 (9.3%) $9,008 (90.7%) $9,937
2022 $1,419 (13.2%) $9,326 (86.8%) $10,744

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 293rd of 389 High schoolsRanks 301st of 398 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Richmond High School)27.515.6
 11.9%
   End of Course Biology (Richmond Community Schools)27.515.6
 11.9%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12891332
 3.3%
African American117107
 8.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2322
 4.3%
Hispanic109177
 62.4%
Pacific Islander01
White877838
 4.4%
Two or More Races162185
 14.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.6%65.9%
 0.6%


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Richmond High School ranks 264th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Richmond High School are 62% White, 14% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 8% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,331 students attended Richmond High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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