Richmond High

Q: Is Richmond High a good school?

Richmond High ranks 260 th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Richmond High is a public high school located in Richmond, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 454 students. The school is part of the Richmond R-XVI school district, which is ranked 289 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richmond High faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.11%) compared to nearby schools like Excelsior Springs High (84.88%) and Lexington High (82.01%). Academically, the school's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in Algebra I and Biology I, is consistently lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 27.9% of Richmond High students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5% and the district average of 38.4%. Additionally, Richmond High has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (32.38% in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools, such as Lawson High (23.08%) and Wellington-Napoleon High (18.27%).

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 192 out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 to 260 out of 352 in 2022-2023, and it has consistently been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Missouri high schools. Nearby schools, such as Lawson High and Excelsior Springs High, have consistently outperformed Richmond High in academic measures and statewide rankings, suggesting that Richmond High may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

451 E South
Richmond, MO 64085-2127

(816) 776-2226

District: Richmond R-XVI

SchoolDigger Rank:
260^th of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,344

Feeder schools for Richmond High:

Elementary:	Dear Elementary
	Sunrise Elementary
Middle:	Richmond Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 454

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Two or more races:

6.6%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.4%

See top rated Missouri high schools

Compare Richmond High to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Richmond High ranks worse than 73.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richmond High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), two or more races (6.6%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond High is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Richmond High employs 33.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richmond High is $12,344.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Richmond High:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond High 260^th of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Richmond High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Richmond R-XVI:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond R-XVI 289^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Richmond High?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Richmond High

Compare

Rank History for all students at Richmond High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	31.93	426^th	534	20.2%
2007	47.06	304^th	538	43.5%
2008	69.84	111^th	539	79.4%
2009	33.49	379^th	507	25.2%
2010	54.15	221^st	516	57.2%
2011	48.44	278^th	528	47.3%
2012	41.89	347^th	522	33.5%
2013	51.58	235^th	523	55.1%
2014	44.04	304^th	521	41.7%
2015	44.93	283^rd	504	43.8%
2016	64.78	106^th	401	73.6%
2017	67.49	112^th	404	72.3%
2018	40.33	276^th	468	41.0%
2019	38.64	284^th	460	38.3%
2021	43.05	192^nd	358	46.4%
2022	30.52	244^th	361	32.4%
2023	25.76	260^th	352	26.1%

See the entire list of Missouri High School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.25	274^th	382	28.3%
2019	37.77	237^th	368	35.6%
2021	50.13	104^th	255	59.2%
2022	47.94	121^st	250	51.6%
2023	21.88	228^th	268	14.9%

See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Richmond High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.96	53^rd	100	47.0%

See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for White students at Richmond High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	32.47	308^th	440	30.0%
2019	30.88	313^th	430	27.2%
2021	35.51	189^th	309	38.8%
2022	22.61	249^th	310	19.7%
2023	20.74	247^th	302	18.2%

See the entire list of Best Missouri High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Richmond High.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Richmond High, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Richmond High

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	455	455
1992	431	26	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1993	444	28	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	475
1994	449	22	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
1995	515	16	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	536
1996	515	16	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	536
1997	494	17	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	520
1998	519	9	5	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	542
1999	492	6	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	504
2000	500	12	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	520
2001	504	16	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	525
2002	491	20	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	518
2003	491	20	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	518
2004	472	20	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	495
2005	489	22	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	517
2006	504	23	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	538
2007	477	23	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	508
2008	462	26	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
2009	448	18	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	473
2010	441	23	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	472
2011	425	23	0	8	3	0	0	0	459
2012	415	17	1	7	2	1	1	0	444
2013	402	16	3	12	1	1	7	0	442
2014	440	26	5	10	1	1	1	0	484
2015	434	20	5	14	1	0	8	0	482
2016	418	17	2	11	3	0	6	0	457
2017	431	21	2	15	2	0	5	0	476
2018	394	17	3	15	1	0	4	0	434
2019	375	18	3	9	3	0	12	0	420
2020	355	17	4	12	2	0	20	0	410
2021	369	15	4	7	2	0	21	0	418
2022	398	9	3	6	2	0	25	0	443
2023	400	11	3	9	1	0	30	0	454

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

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	455	30.5	14.9	n/a
1992	458	29.6	15.4	n/a
1993	475	29.8	15.9	n/a
1994	471	28.7	16.4	0
1995	536	33.1	16.2	n/a
1996	536	33.1	16.2	n/a
1997	520	33.3	15.6	18.8
1998	542	33.8	16.0	10.9
1999	504	35.1	14.4	11.1
2000	520	33.4	15.6	13.3
2001	525	31.5	16.7	13.7
2002	518	32.0	16.2	18.7
2003	518	32.0	16.2	18.7
2004	495	31.5	15.7	17.8
2005	517	31.6	16.4	21.9
2006	538	33.0	16.3	27
2007	508	32.0	15.9	27.4
2008	498	34.1	14.6	29.5
2009	473	33.4	14.1	30.7
2010	472	33.8	13.9	32
2011	459	31.1	14.7	35.1
2012	444	28.2	15.7	n/a
2013	442	28.2	15.6	32.4
2014	484	27.6	17.5	38.4
2015	482	28.0	17.2	32.8
2016	457	28.0	16.3	32.6
2017	476	28.7	16.5	27.5
2018	434	28.7	15.1	30.6
2019	420	28.2	14.8	28.8
2020	410	29.2	14.0	28
2021	418	28.0	14.9	36.6
2022	443	27.5	16.1	39.1
2023	454	33.3	13.6	32.4

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

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	455	30.5	14.9	n/a
1992	458	29.6	15.4	n/a
1993	475	29.8	15.9	n/a
1994	471	28.7	16.4	0
1995	536	33.1	16.2	n/a
1996	536	33.1	16.2	n/a
1997	520	33.3	15.6	18.8
1998	542	33.8	16.0	10.9
1999	504	35.1	14.4	11.1
2000	520	33.4	15.6	13.3
2001	525	31.5	16.7	13.7
2002	518	32.0	16.2	18.7
2003	518	32.0	16.2	18.7
2004	495	31.5	15.7	17.8
2005	517	31.6	16.4	21.9
2006	538	33.0	16.3	27
2007	508	32.0	15.9	27.4
2008	498	34.1	14.6	29.5
2009	473	33.4	14.1	30.7
2010	472	33.8	13.9	32
2011	459	31.1	14.7	35.1
2012	444	28.2	15.7	n/a
2013	442	28.2	15.6	32.4
2014	484	27.6	17.5	38.4
2015	482	28.0	17.2	32.8
2016	457	28.0	16.3	32.6
2017	476	28.7	16.5	27.5
2018	434	28.7	15.1	30.6
2019	420	28.2	14.8	28.8
2020	410	29.2	14.0	28
2021	418	28.0	14.9	36.6
2022	443	27.5	16.1	39.1
2023	454	33.3	13.6	32.4

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$184 (1.7%)	$10,844 (98.3%)	$11,028
2020	$228 (2.1%)	$10,687 (97.9%)	$10,915
2021	$1,209 (11.0%)	$9,753 (89.0%)	$10,962
2022	$333 (2.7%)	$12,011 (97.3%)	$12,344

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond High

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 284^th of 460 High schools	Ranks 260^th of 352 High schools	12.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Richmond High)	35.6	27.9	7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Richmond R-XVI)	35.6	38.4	2.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Richmond High)	29.5	22.8	6.7%
End of Course Biology I (Richmond R-XVI)	29.5	22.8	6.7%
End of Course Biology I (Missouri)	39.2	38.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	420	454	8.1%
African American	18	11	38.9%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	9	9
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	375	400	6.7%
Two or More Races	12	30	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.8%	32.4%	3.6%

Schools Near Richmond High

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)		MAP Science (2023)	MAP Algebra I (2023)	MAP Biology I (2023)	MAP English II (2023)	MAP English I (2023)	MAP Geometry (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP English I End of Course	MAP Geometry End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richmond High	Public	9-12	451 E South	Richmond	64085	Ray County	Richmond R-XVI	No	No	No	No	(816) 776-2226	454	33	13.6	32.4%	400 (88.1%)	11 (2.4%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.6%)	25.8	260^th of 352 public high schools	26.1%		30.5	244^th of 361 public high schools	32.4%	16				27.9	22.8				$12,344	$333	$12,011
Hardin-Central High	Public	7-12	500 NE 1st St	Hardin	64035	Ray County	Hardin-Central C-2	No	No	No	No	(660) 398-4394	104	11	9.6	37.5%	103 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)		14.3	13.0	89.4					$15,779	$462	$15,317
Lexington High	Public	9-12	2309 Aull Ln	Lexington	64067	Lafayette County	Lexington R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 259-4391	328	19	17.1	52.4%	269 (82.0%)	18 (5.5%)	22 (6.7%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	12.3	321^st of 352 public high schools	8.8%		8.3	336^th of 361 public high schools	6.9%	15				10.2	15.8
Lex La-Ray Technical Center	Public	9-12	2323 High School Dr	Lexington	64067	Lafayette County	Lexington R-V	No	No	No	No	(660) 259-2264	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Orrick High	Public	7-12	100 Kirkham	Orrick	64077	Ray County	Orrick R-Xi	No	No	No	No	(816) 770-3327	121	14	8.5	41.3%	105 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.8%)	24	267^th of 352 public high schools	24.1%					(n/a)	16.6	23.8		19.1	24.3				$15,611	$807	$14,804
Wellington-Napoleon High	Public	6-12	800 Hwy 131	Wellington	64097	Lafayette County	Wellington-Napoleon R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(816) 240-2621	208	19	11.0	18.3%	193 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)								(n/a)			16.1		28.0				$11,997	$682	$11,315
Excelsior Springs Technical High	Public	10-12	701 St Louis Ave	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	No	(816) 630-5501	61	17	3.5	95.1%	28 (45.9%)	27 (44.3%)	4 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	1 (1.6%)								(n/a)									$4,231	$133	$4,097
Excelsior Springs High	Public	9-12	612 Tiger Dr	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	No	(816) 630-9210	787	49	16.0	36.6%	668 (84.9%)	12 (1.5%)	57 (7.2%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.5%)	45.7	164^th of 352 public high schools	53.4%		53.1	129^th of 361 public high schools	64.3%	35				31.1	31.6	57.9	60.8	80.0	$12,895	$327	$12,568
Excelsior Springs Career Center	Public	11-12	614 Tiger Dr	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	No	(816) 630-9240	0	11	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Norborne High	Public	6-12	405 Pirate Ln	Norborne	64668	Carroll County	Norborne R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 593-3319	80	12	6.8	40.0%	79 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)									$17,149	$789	$16,360

Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond High

What schools feed into Richmond High?

Richmond High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dear Elementary
Elementary : Sunrise Elementary
Middle : Richmond Middle

What district is Richmond High in?

Richmond R-XVI

What is the racial makeup of Richmond High?

Students at Richmond High are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Is Richmond High a good school?

Richmond High ranks 260^th of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Richmond High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Richmond High.

Rate Richmond High!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MOMissouri High School Rankings

MOMissouri District Rankings

Schools in Richmond, MO

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Richmond High!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.