Is Richland High School a good school?

Richland High School ranks 70 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Richland High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 715 students attended Richland High School.

What is the racial makeup of Richland High School?

Students at Richland High School are 89% White, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Richland High School?

Richland High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Richland Elementary School

Richland High School

Summary:

Richland High School is a public high school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 715 students. The school is part of the Richland School District, which is ranked 40th out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Richland High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide ranking of 70 out of 674 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly strong in PSSA and Keystone Exam scores, with students outperforming the state averages in most subject areas. Richland High School also has an exceptional four-year graduation rate, reaching as high as 99.0% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average. While the school has a predominantly white student population, with 89.09% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, it ranks 63rd out of 652 Pennsylvania high schools for its performance with low socioeconomic status students, indicating that the school is effectively supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Greater Johnstown Senior High School and Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School, which have more diverse student bodies, Richland High School's racial composition differs. However, the school's consistent academic excellence, exceptional graduation rates, and strong performance with low socioeconomic status students make it a standout in the region. The Richland School District is also ranked significantly higher than some of the nearby school districts, such as the Greater Johnstown School District and the Shade-Central City School District.

Detail:

Public 7-12

One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904-3266

(814) 266-6081

District: Richland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
70^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,938

Feeder schools for Richland High School:

Elementary:

Richland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 715

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Asian:

3.2%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Richland High School ranks better than 91% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.84. (See more...)

Compare Details Richland High School ranks better than 89.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.34. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Richland High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Asian (3.2%), Hispanic (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richland High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Richland High School employs 50.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland High School is $15,938.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Richland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland High School 80^th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Richland High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Richland High School 70^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Richland High School in the ranking list.)

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Richland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland School District 40^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Richland High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Richland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	79.71	119^th	805	85.2%
2011	78.54	139^th	825	83.2%
2012	73.44	222^nd	834	73.4%
2013	70.40	233^rd	758	69.3%
2014	71.53	210^th	728	71.2%
2015	72.08	223^rd	835	73.3%
2016	73.70	212^th	870	75.6%
2017	86.56	87^th	877	90.1%
2018	87.83	69^th	861	92.0%
2019	84.59	104^th	891	88.3%
2021	88.80	59^th	797	92.6%
2022	89.84	60^th	883	93.2%
2023	87.84	80^th	893	91.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.23	49^th	874	94.4%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Richland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.82	7^th	660	98.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Richland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.62	97^th	681	85.8%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Richland High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Richland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	77.84	105^th	649	83.8%
2011	65.61	262^nd	660	60.3%
2012	78.91	94^th	664	85.8%
2013	81.43	82^nd	591	86.1%
2014	84.22	56^th	580	90.3%
2015	84.75	58^th	680	91.5%
2016	71.27	224^th	677	66.9%
2017	77.75	138^th	663	79.2%
2018	78.24	132^nd	673	80.4%
2019	72.45	205^th	693	70.4%
2021	88.04	29^th	537	94.6%
2022	90.23	23^rd	634	96.4%
2023	86.34	70^th	674	89.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.47	63^rd	652	90.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Richland High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	83.45	78^th	577	86.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Richland High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	771	6	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	796
2009	792	9	7	10	0	n/a	n/a	818
2010	773	7	8	10	1	n/a	n/a	799
2011	780	5	11	6	0	0	0	802
2012	748	5	13	5	0	0	3	774
2013	743	8	13	6	0	0	1	771
2014	760	10	13	4	0	0	1	788
2015	759	15	19	11	0	0	3	807
2016	740	19	19	14	0	0	3	795
2017	705	19	19	14	0	2	1	760
2018	694	19	22	13	0	2	1	751
2019	675	22	26	10	0	1	4	738
2020	660	18	21	9	0	1	23	732
2021	668	17	26	15	0	0	7	733
2022	643	18	27	19	0	0	11	718
2023	637	16	23	22	0	0	17	715

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 Richland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	796	42.0	19.0	12.9
2009	818	39.4	20.7	17.7
2010	799	46.3	17.2	13.3
2011	802	46.9	17.0	12.7
2012	774	43.4	17.8	15.6
2013	771	43.3	17.7	15.2
2014	788	46.0	17.1	18.7
2015	807	46.0	17.5	25.9
2016	795	48.0	16.5	28.9
2017	760	48.3	15.7	24.2
2018	751	47.8	15.7	26.1
2019	738	48.9	15.0	25.5
2020	732	49.9	14.6	26.8
2021	733	47.7	15.3	26.7
2022	718	48.9	14.6	25.3
2023	715	50.5	14.1	26

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 Richland High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	796	42.0	19.0	12.9
2009	818	39.4	20.7	17.7
2010	799	46.3	17.2	13.3
2011	802	46.9	17.0	12.7
2012	774	43.4	17.8	15.6
2013	771	43.3	17.7	15.2
2014	788	46.0	17.1	18.7
2015	807	46.0	17.5	25.9
2016	795	48.0	16.5	28.9
2017	760	48.3	15.7	24.2
2018	751	47.8	15.7	26.1
2019	738	48.9	15.0	25.5
2020	732	49.9	14.6	26.8
2021	733	47.7	15.3	26.7
2022	718	48.9	14.6	25.3
2023	715	50.5	14.1	26

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 Richland High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$313 (2.3%)	$13,365 (97.7%)	$13,678
2020	$364 (2.5%)	$14,062 (97.5%)	$14,426
2021	$1,312 (9.0%)	$13,281 (91.0%)	$14,592
2022	$1,173 (7.4%)	$14,765 (92.6%)	$15,938

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richland High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 104^th of 891 Middle schools	Ranks 80^th of 893 Middle schools	2.7%
Ranks 205^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 70^th of 674 High schools	19.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Richland High School)	53.3	56.5	3.2%
7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	38.2	33.2	5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Richland High School)	66.6	77.8	11.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.5	54.5	6%
8th Grade Math (Richland High School)	52.2	43.8	8.4%
8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	32.2	26	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Richland High School)	76.5	72.1	4.4%
8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	58.2	57	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Richland High School)	79.3	65.7	13.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	57.9	52.8	5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Richland High School)	70.8	56.3	14.5%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Richland High School)	70.5	65	5.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Richland High School)	83.9	85.8	1.9%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%
All Grades Math (Richland High School)	52.7	50.3	2.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Richland High School)	76.5	72.1	4.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Richland High School)	72.9	71.9	1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	738	715	3.1%
African American	22	16	27.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	26	23	11.5%
Hispanic	10	22	120%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	675	637	5.6%
Two or More Races	4	17	325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.5%	26%	0.5%

Schools Near Richland High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (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	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Richland High School	Public	7-12	One Academic Avenue	Johnstown	15904	Cambria County	Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 266-6081	715	51	14.1	26.0%	637 (89.1%)	16 (2.2%)	22 (3.1%)	23 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.4%)	86.3	70^th of 674 public high schools	89.6%		90.2	23^rd of 634 public high schools	96.4%	47	56.3	65.0	85.8		56.5	43.8	50.3	72.1	72.1		77.8	65.7	71.9	$15,938	$1,173	$14,765
Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center	Public	9-12	445 Schoolhouse Road	Johnstown	15904	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center	No	No	No	No	(814) 266-6073	3	14	.2		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Windber Area High School	Public	9-12	2301 Graham Ave	Windber	15963	Somerset County	Windber Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 467-4567	332	27	12.2	32.2%	315 (94.9%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	70.6	199^th of 674 public high schools	70.5%		72.1	195^th of 634 public high schools	69.2%	4	34.9	57.3	77.0											$16,899	$1,577	$15,322
Ferndale Area Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	600 Harlan Ave	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Ferndale Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 288-5757	283	27	10.3	56.9%	220 (77.7%)	26 (9.2%)	15 (5.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.1%)	47.8	398^th of 674 public high schools	40.9%		17.3	541^st of 634 public high schools	14.7%	143	27.2	54.9	53.3		18.8	33.3	25.3	63.4	63.4		55.1	62.8	58.7	$22,351	$2,528	$19,823
Greater Johnstown Senior High School	Public	8-12	222 Central Ave	Johnstown	15902	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 533-5670	894	73	12.1	98.5%	364 (40.7%)	331 (37.0%)	41 (4.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	155 (17.3%)	11.1	596^th of 674 public high schools	11.6%		11	564^th of 634 public high schools	11.0%	32	8.8	23.9	31.0			2.0	2.0	29.1	29.1			21.4	21.4	$16,092	$2,329	$13,763
Conemaugh Township Area Middle School/Senior High School	Public	6-12	300 West Campus Ave	Davidsville	15928	Somerset County	Conemaugh Township Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 479-4014	493	36	13.5	33.9%	473 (95.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	75.6	145^th of 674 public high schools	78.5%		81.7	96^th of 634 public high schools	84.9%	49	38.5	62.9	77.8	60.9	40.9	36.4	46.5	59.3	59.3	86.0	72.8	55.4	72.0	$15,090	$480	$14,611
Forest Hills Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	535 Locust Street	Sidman	15955	Cambria County	Forest Hills School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 487-7613	775	53	14.7	30.3%	749 (96.6%)	4 (0.5%)	14 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	57.6	316^th of 674 public high schools	53.1%		63.3	263^rd of 634 public high schools	58.5%	53	30.3	58.2	61.8		39.7	32.4	36.3	72.0	72.0		64.1	61.9	63.0	$14,806	$774	$14,032
Conemaugh Valley Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1342 William Penn Ave	Johnstown	15906	Cambria County	Conemaugh Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 535-5523	319	35	9.2	85.3%	285 (89.3%)	6 (1.9%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	55	340^th of 674 public high schools	49.6%		73.2	189^th of 634 public high schools	70.2%	151	24.0	51.1	67.3		41.8	30.0	36.2	66.0	66.0		60.0	46.0	53.3	$20,111	$397	$19,714
Westmont Hilltop Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	200 Fair Oaks Dr	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Westmont Hilltop School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 255-8726	725	53	13.6	37.8%	614 (84.7%)	26 (3.6%)	26 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	54 (7.4%)	30.3	507^th of 674 public high schools	24.8%		42.2	441^st of 634 public high schools	30.4%	66	15.7	38.9	51.5		26.8	25.5	26.1	67.6	67.6		63.4	66.0	64.7	$13,761	$574	$13,187
Shade Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	203 McGregor Ave	Cairnbrook	15924	Somerset County	Shade-Central City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 754-4648	164	17	9.7	59.8%	158 (96.3%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	48.8	390^th of 674 public high schools	42.1%		50	388^th of 634 public high schools	38.8%	2	37.5	29.0	70.6		33.3	12.0	20.0	56.0	56.0		46.7	56.0	52.5	$23,682	$884	$22,798

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