Is Richwood High School a good school?

Richwood High School ranks in the bottom 11.7% of Louisiana high schools.

How many students attend Richwood High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 472 students attended Richwood High School.

What is the racial makeup of Richwood High School?

Students at Richwood High School are 98% African American, 1% White.

What schools feed into Richwood High School?

Richwood High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Robinson Elementary School Elementary : Shady Grove Elementary School Elementary : Swayze Elementary School Middle : Richwood Junior High School

Richwood High School

Summary:

Richwood High School is a public high school in Monroe, Louisiana, serving grades 8-12 with a student population of 506. The school is part of the Ouachita Parish School District, which is ranked 44 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 3-star rating.

Richwood High School faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming compared to the Ouachita Parish and Louisiana state averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Richwood had proficiency rates of 43% in Algebra I, 16% in Geometry, and 26% in English II, while the Ouachita Parish averages were 69%, 67%, and 66%, respectively. The school has been ranked in the bottom 10% of Louisiana high schools for the past several years, with a ranking of 294 out of 333 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Richwood High School serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 64.81% to 87.75% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years.

When compared to nearby schools, Richwood High School stands out as an underperformer. Sterlington High School and West Ouachita High School consistently outperform Richwood on academic measures, while Ouachita Parish High School and West Monroe High School also outperform Richwood on most academic metrics. The nearby schools outside of the Ouachita Parish district, such as Mangham High School and the schools in the City of Monroe School District, also generally outperform Richwood High School on academic measures.

Detail:

Public 8-12

5901 Highway 165 S
Monroe, LA 71202

(318) 361-0467

District: Ouachita Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
294^th of 333 Louisiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,256

Feeder schools for Richwood High School:

Elementary:	Robinson Elementary School
	Shady Grove Elementary School
	Swayze Elementary School
Middle:	Richwood Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 472

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.7%

White:

1.3%

Hispanic:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richwood High School ranks worse than 88.3% of high schools in Louisiana. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Ouachita Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Richwood High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Ouachita Parish School District. Racial makeup is: African American (97.7%), White (1.3%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ouachita Parish School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richwood High School is 10.4, which is the lowest among 5 high schools in the Ouachita Parish School District! (See more...)

Compare Richwood High School employs 45.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richwood High School is $14,256, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 high schools in the Ouachita Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richwood High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richwood High School 294^th of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Richwood High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Ouachita Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita Parish 44^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Richwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2007	10.77	273^rd	290	5.9%
2008	19.05	251^st	291	13.7%
2009	20.15	257^th	301	14.6%
2010	15.04	272^nd	297	8.4%
2011	20.79	274^th	300	8.7%
2012	35.42	243^rd	310	21.6%
2013	25.23	275^th	312	11.9%
2014	21.97	272^nd	309	12.0%
2015	26.13	267^th	312	14.4%
2016	22.13	263^rd	297	11.4%
2017	32.64	243^rd	297	18.2%
2018	20.40	247^th	302	18.2%
2019	9.34	285^th	313	8.9%
2021	7.35	294^th	322	8.7%
2022	5.66	305^th	326	6.4%
2023	7.39	293^rd	321	8.7%
2024	9.72	294^th	333	11.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Richwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	8.32	122^nd	122	0.0%
2021	12.09	131^st	135	3.0%
2022	8.97	139^th	139	0.0%
2023	21.89	109^th	138	21.0%
2024	13.32	155^th	165	6.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	13.65	267^th	301	11.3%
2021	10.58	263^rd	285	7.7%
2022	7.07	303^rd	322	5.9%
2023	8.68	294^th	321	8.4%
2024	12.03	288^th	328	12.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Richwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	11.69	262^nd	292	10.3%
2021	8.97	266^th	288	7.6%
2022	3.36	304^th	311	2.3%
2023	9.97	281^st	308	8.8%
2024	8.92	280^th	308	9.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Richwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	9.25	265^th	291	8.9%
2021	7.61	273^rd	292	6.5%
2022	9.30	275^th	301	8.6%
2023	5.44	288^th	306	5.9%
2024	9.05	284^th	315	9.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Richwood High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	LA State Percentile
2019	21.70	192^nd	233	17.6%
2021	19.33	203^rd	243	16.5%
2022	12.30	234^th	256	8.6%
2023	15.01	224^th	252	11.1%
2024	21.69	207^th	260	20.4%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept 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.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, July 31, 2011

Richwood High School is a school rich with tradition. It's teachers have a sincere caring for the academic welfare of all the students that attend there.

There athletic departments are full dedicated coaches. This school has produced NBA champions and NFL Superbowl participants.

Richwood is a great school. It was closed from 1987 until 2001. Since reopening it has continued to strive for greatness for its students, teachers, parents and community. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Richwood High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	13	677	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	691
2003	13	677	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	691
2004	12	769	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	783
2005	12	874	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	890
2006	2	496	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	500
2007	4	491	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	498
2008	3	545	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	550
2009	6	529	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	535
2010	6	561	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	568
2011	9	504	0	1	0	0	0	514
2012	8	486	2	0	0	0	0	496
2013	6	552	0	1	0	0	0	559
2014	11	590	0	3	0	0	0	604
2015	12	589	0	3	0	0	0	604
2016	4	580	0	1	0	0	0	585
2017	6	546	0	1	0	0	0	553
2018	6	543	0	1	0	0	1	551
2019	5	491	0	6	0	0	0	502
2020	11	476	0	7	0	0	1	495
2021	4	489	0	8	1	0	1	503
2022	5	487	0	7	1	0	3	503
2023	8	489	0	6	0	0	3	506
2024	6	461	0	3	0	0	2	472

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 Richwood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	691	58.7	11.8	82.3
2003	691	58.7	11.8	82.3
2004	783	57.0	13.7	90
2005	890	58.3	15.3	86.6
2006	500	42.2	11.8	78.8
2007	498	38.7	12.9	85.5
2008	550	46.3	11.9	80.7
2009	535	41.8	12.8	84.7
2010	568	46.5	12.1	89.3
2011	514	55.2	9.3	89.9
2012	496	54.3	9.1	91.1
2013	559	49.9	11.1	59
2014	604	49.8	12.1	94.5
2015	604	49.0	12.3	82.8
2016	585	51.0	11.4	73.5
2017	553	42.0	13.1	66.9
2018	551	45.8	12.0	73.5
2019	502	34.2	14.6	72.5
2020	495	33.3	14.8	78.2
2021	503	31.5	15.9	68
2022	503	29.4	17.0	64.8
2023	506	34.4	14.6	87.7
2024	472	45.2	10.4	88.1

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 Richwood High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	691	58.7	11.8	82.3
2003	691	58.7	11.8	82.3
2004	783	57.0	13.7	90
2005	890	58.3	15.3	86.6
2006	500	42.2	11.8	78.8
2007	498	38.7	12.9	85.5
2008	550	46.3	11.9	80.7
2009	535	41.8	12.8	84.7
2010	568	46.5	12.1	89.3
2011	514	55.2	9.3	89.9
2012	496	54.3	9.1	91.1
2013	559	49.9	11.1	59
2014	604	49.8	12.1	94.5
2015	604	49.0	12.3	82.8
2016	585	51.0	11.4	73.5
2017	553	42.0	13.1	66.9
2018	551	45.8	12.0	73.5
2019	502	34.2	14.6	72.5
2020	495	33.3	14.8	78.2
2021	503	31.5	15.9	68
2022	503	29.4	17.0	64.8
2023	506	34.4	14.6	87.7
2024	472	45.2	10.4	88.1

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 Richwood High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$13,783
2018	$13,688
2019	$14,924
2020	$14,502
2021	$14,546
2022	$14,256

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richwood High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 285^th of 313 High schools	Ranks 293^rd of 321 High schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Richwood High School)	43	45	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Ouachita Parish)	71	70	1%
End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)	67	64	3%
End of Course Geometry (Richwood High School)	36	9	27%
End of Course Geometry (Ouachita Parish)	75	65	10%
End of Course Geometry (Louisiana)	68	61	7%
End of Course English II (Richwood High School)	48	28	20%
End of Course English II (Ouachita Parish)	70	67	3%
End of Course English II (Louisiana)	69	67	2%
End of Course English I (Richwood High School)	38	34	4%
End of Course English I (Ouachita Parish)	72	70	2%
End of Course English I (Louisiana)	71	67	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	502	506	0.8%
African American	491	489	0.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	6
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	8	60%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.5%	87.7%	15.2%

Schools Near Richwood High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Algebra I (2024)	LEAP Geometry (2024)	LEAP English II (2024)	LEAP U.S. History (2024)	LEAP English I (2024)	LEAP Biology (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	Total
Richwood High School	Public	8-12	5901 Highway 165 S	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 361-0467	472	45	10.4	88.1%	6 (1.3%)	461 (97.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9.7	294^th of 333 public high schools	11.7%		7.4	293^rd of 321 public high schools	8.7%	1	43.0	16.0	26.0		43.0	30.0	$14,256
Wossman High School	Public	9-12	1600 Arizona Street	Monroe	71202	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 387-2932	666	49	13.5	86.6%	8 (1.2%)	652 (97.9%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26.1	252^nd of 333 public high schools	24.3%		24.4	245^th of 321 public high schools	23.7%	7	47.0	42.0	59.0	39.0	50.0	43.0	$16,187
Carroll High School	Public	9-12	2939 Renwick Street	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 387-8441	627	47	13.3	89.8%	3 (0.5%)	610 (97.3%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	4.9	313^th of 333 public high schools	6.0%		3.9	306^th of 321 public high schools	4.7%	7		17.0	35.0		24.0		$16,058
West Monroe High School	Public	8-12	201 Riggs Street	West Monroe	71291	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 323-3771	2,160	130	16.5	48.5%	1,392 (64.4%)	505 (23.4%)	166 (7.7%)	43 (2.0%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	47 (2.2%)	66.3	108^th of 333 public high schools	67.6%		68.8	92^nd of 321 public high schools	71.3%	16	64.0	75.0	74.0	65.0	74.0	67.0	$11,308
Neville High School	Public	9-12	600 Forsythe Avenue	Monroe	71201	Ouachita Parish	City of Monroe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 323-2237	1,107	73	15.2	58.2%	367 (33.2%)	659 (59.5%)	28 (2.5%)	31 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (1.9%)	60.2	134^th of 333 public high schools	59.8%		67.4	102^nd of 321 public high schools	68.2%	32	68.0	69.0	82.0	62.0	58.0	61.0	$12,969
Ouachita Parish High School	Public	8-12	681 Highway 594	Monroe	71203	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 343-2769	1,190	76	15.7	64.5%	272 (22.9%)	863 (72.5%)	27 (2.3%)	11 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.2%)	43.1	197^th of 333 public high schools	40.8%		44.9	188^th of 321 public high schools	41.4%	9	53.0	42.0	59.0	57.0	67.0	60.0	$12,134
West Ouachita High School	Public	8-12	4061 Caples Road	West Monroe	71292	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 249-2117	1,048	73	14.3	48.4%	941 (89.8%)	67 (6.4%)	18 (1.7%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (1.5%)	69.9	89^th of 333 public high schools	73.3%		56.1	151^st of 321 public high schools	53.0%	62	70.0	79.0	71.0	55.0	81.0	80.0	$12,426
Sterlington High School	Public	9-12	233 Keystone Road	Monroe	71203	Ouachita Parish	Ouachita Parish	No	No	No	No	(318) 665-2725	557	37	15.0	40.9%	417 (74.9%)	97 (17.4%)	17 (3.1%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.0%)	86.4	20^th of 333 public high schools	94.0%		85.5	21^st of 321 public high schools	93.5%	1			80.0	78.0	92.0	81.0	$15,303
Mangham High School	Public	9-12	810 Main Street	Mangham	71259	Richland Parish	Richland Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 248-2485	305	18	17.4	37.7%	215 (70.5%)	78 (25.6%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	35.7	218^th of 333 public high schools	34.5%		45.6	186^th of 321 public high schools	42.1%	32	74.0	41.0	48.0	26.0	65.0	58.0	$11,840

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