Richland High School

Summary:

Richland High School is a public high school located in North Richland Hills, Texas, serving 2,016 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Birdville Independent School District. The school has a relatively diverse student population, strong graduation rates, and mixed academic performance compared to state and district averages.

Richland High School stands out for its racial diversity, with 43.01% White, 11.11% African American, 36.95% Hispanic, and 4.66% Asian students. The school has maintained a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.8% to 97.7% in recent years, outperforming the state average. However, the school's academic performance on STAAR EOC exams is mixed, with strong results in subjects like Biology and U.S. History but lagging behind in Algebra I and English I Reading. Richland High School also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.27% to 52.98%, compared to nearby schools like Central High School and Fossil Ridge High School.

While Richland High School's graduation rates are impressive, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 414 out of 1,797 Texas high schools in 2017-2018 to 703 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's dropout rates have increased, from 0.4% in 2017-2018 to 1.8% in 2020-2021, which is higher than nearby schools like Birdville High School and Central High School. These trends suggest areas for improvement, particularly in addressing the needs of underperforming student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 5201 Holiday Ln E
       North Richland Hills, TX  76180-6799


(817) 547-7000

District: Birdville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
703rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,065 Help


Feeder schools for Richland High School:

Elementary:    Alliene Mullendore Elementary
    Cheney Hills Elementary
    Foster Village Elementary
    Green Valley Elementary
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Middle:    North Richland Middle
    North Ridge Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  2,002

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.3%
Hispanic:
36.0%
African American:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richland High School ranks better than 64.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked high schools in the Birdville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richland High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.3%), Hispanic (36%), African American (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richland High School is 15.4, which is the 2nd best among 4 high schools in the Birdville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richland High School is $9,065, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Birdville Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richland High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland High School 703rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Richland High School in the ranking list.)

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Birdville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Birdville Independent School District (Isd) 450th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richland High School

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Rank History for all students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.60 296th 1427 79.3%
2005 68.92 400th 1429 72.0%
2006 69.50 405th 1430 71.7%
2007 69.91 422nd 1497 71.8%
2008 67.89 457th 1510 69.7%
2009 64.41 586th 1539 61.9%
2010 62.12 674th 1568 57.0%
2011 62.89 688th 1672 58.9%
2012 59.20 573rd 1603 64.3%
2013 71.12 331st 1652 80.0%
2014 65.57 502nd 1734 71.0%
2015 63.58 608th 1743 65.1%
2016 60.17 676th 1762 61.6%
2017 64.95 451st 1777 74.6%
2018 66.51 414th 1797 77.0%
2019 66.75 451st 1857 75.7%
2021 56.21 739th 1861 60.3%
2022 53.44 785th 1876 58.2%
2023 59.72 683rd 1961 65.2%
2024 59.10 703rd 1987 64.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.20 211th 582 63.7%
2019 47.26 297th 604 50.8%
2021 30.76 422nd 588 28.2%
2022 37.73 392nd 664 41.0%
2023 69.54 156th 677 77.0%
2024 46.67 360th 730 50.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.99 303rd 1113 72.8%
2019 50.43 394th 1136 65.3%
2021 55.74 339th 1195 71.6%
2022 55.95 341st 1278 73.3%
2023 60.58 322nd 1371 76.5%
2024 51.18 460th 1435 67.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.99 338th 1347 74.9%
2019 65.07 273rd 1357 79.9%
2021 40.35 755th 1382 45.4%
2022 65.92 277th 1418 80.5%
2023 64.21 322nd 1478 78.2%
2024 56.40 483rd 1547 68.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.68 464th 1794 74.1%
2019 58.50 549th 1818 69.8%
2021 48.51 853rd 1848 53.8%
2022 48.27 825th 1847 55.3%
2023 55.90 636th 1897 66.5%
2024 53.15 663rd 1883 64.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 44.05 62nd 114 45.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.73 405th 1781 77.3%
2019 67.72 447th 1798 75.1%
2021 59.01 666th 1815 63.3%
2022 54.23 763rd 1841 58.6%
2023 60.91 626th 1891 66.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.86 383rd 1137 66.3%
2019 63.69 493rd 1145 56.9%
2021 64.40 528th 1177 55.1%
2022 62.94 537th 1172 54.2%
2023 68.71 401st 1182 66.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.89 803rd 1784 55.0%
2019 52.76 645th 1810 64.4%
2021 45.88 844th 1829 53.9%
2022 48.85 712th 1837 61.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.13 503rd 1803 72.1%
2019 63.17 511th 1824 72.0%
2021 52.13 785th 1840 57.3%
2022 49.87 800th 1853 56.8%
2023 56.94 676th 1913 64.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.09 342nd 486 29.6%
2019 48.80 289th 487 40.7%
2021 48.41 278th 488 43.0%
2022 59.59 218th 507 57.0%
2023 41.20 362nd 525 31.0%
2024 52.43 290th 529 45.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.38 319th 1013 68.5%
2019 62.23 297th 1024 71.0%
2021 46.21 468th 1020 54.1%
2022 41.30 522nd 1031 49.4%
2023 52.73 398th 1069 62.8%
2024 55.25 350th 1065 67.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.35 544th 1691 67.8%
2019 60.39 504th 1714 70.6%
2021 48.52 807th 1743 53.7%
2022 47.34 802nd 1762 54.5%
2023 54.41 688th 1820 62.2%
2024 47.43 796th 1804 55.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.86 11th 122 91.0%
2021 96.10 2nd 95 97.9%
2022 90.14 13th 106 87.7%
2023 70.30 32nd 101 68.3%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.29 18th 31 41.9%
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Rank History for White students at Richland High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.11 411th 1539 73.3%
2019 63.19 461st 1526 69.8%
2021 49.66 749th 1510 50.4%
2022 50.31 704th 1525 53.8%
2023 53.46 688th 1576 56.3%
2024 56.46 571st 1556 63.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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 Richland High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1967 24 25 97 1 n/a n/a 0 2114
1989 1786 23 24 79 2 n/a n/a 0 1914
1990 2189 40 42 112 3 n/a n/a 0 2386
1991 2105 41 54 134 4 n/a n/a 0 2338
1992 2084 38 57 148 1 n/a n/a 0 2328
1993 2130 43 55 145 4 n/a n/a 0 2377
1994 2170 49 64 146 7 n/a n/a 0 2436
1995 2202 70 79 164 9 n/a n/a 0 2524
1996 2202 70 79 164 9 n/a n/a 0 2524
1997 2232 80 73 174 8 n/a n/a 0 2567
1998 2299 85 78 194 8 n/a n/a 0 2664
1999 2308 66 90 209 7 n/a n/a 0 2680
2000 1946 62 71 178 8 n/a n/a 0 2265
2001 1728 60 81 167 6 n/a n/a 0 2042
2002 1549 89 90 206 12 n/a n/a 0 1946
2003 1549 89 90 206 12 n/a n/a 0 1946
2004 1571 103 85 251 10 n/a n/a 0 2020
2005 1516 112 81 275 16 n/a n/a 0 2000
2006 1536 115 90 340 19 n/a n/a 0 2100
2007 1484 125 93 344 19 n/a n/a 0 2065
2008 1484 134 102 381 16 n/a n/a 0 2117
2009 1458 125 108 396 18 n/a n/a 0 2105
2010 1436 141 122 432 20 n/a n/a 0 2151
2011 1352 144 111 529 31 6 40 0 2213
2012 1371 139 108 542 34 4 51 0 2249
2013 1285 176 105 549 26 5 46 0 2192
2014 1258 186 92 550 30 7 51 0 2174
2015 1227 202 91 532 24 4 57 0 2137
2016 1143 182 86 551 15 4 59 0 2040
2017 1122 186 101 606 8 3 55 0 2081
2018 1100 208 114 664 9 5 58 0 2158
2019 1028 206 99 704 8 6 63 0 2114
2020 944 187 114 750 13 7 65 0 2080
2021 995 213 109 779 13 8 72 0 2189
2022 927 210 93 769 14 7 72 0 2092
2023 867 224 94 745 13 5 68 0 2016
2024 867 233 78 721 8 6 89 0 2002

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
1988 2114 115.0 18.3 n/a
1989 1914 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2386 134.0 17.8 n/a
1991 2338 134.4 17.3 n/a
1992 2328 130.0 17.9 4.3
1993 2377 130.0 18.3 7.3
1994 2436 133.6 18.2 6
1995 2524 142.7 17.7 6
1996 2524 142.7 17.7 6
1997 2567 148.1 17.3 6.2
1998 2664 148.3 18.0 5.7
1999 2680 151.7 17.7 10.3
2000 2265 147.1 15.4 11.5
2001 2042 139.1 14.7 8.9
2002 1946 129.0 15.1 12.6
2003 1946 129.0 15.1 12.6
2004 2020 109.9 18.4 16.6
2005 2000 116.8 17.1 18.3
2006 2100 115.4 18.2 23.4
2007 2065 119.0 17.4 24.3
2008 2117 125.4 16.9 26
2009 2105 130.7 16.1 26.6
2010 2151 122.0 17.6 30.2
2011 2213 125.5 17.6 35.6
2012 2249 124.7 18.0 36.9
2013 2192 134.7 16.2 37.5
2014 2174 139.4 15.5 36.3
2015 2137 136.0 15.7 39
2016 2040 137.0 14.8 37.7
2017 2081 133.2 15.6 38.4
2018 2158 132.0 16.3 41.6
2019 2114 131.6 16.0 44.7
2020 2080 132.2 15.7 43.9
2021 2189 125.4 17.4 45.8
2022 2092 122.5 17.0 45.3
2023 2016 127.6 15.7 53
2024 2002 129.2 15.4 52.2

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
1988 2114 115.0 18.3 n/a
1989 1914 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2386 134.0 17.8 n/a
1991 2338 134.4 17.3 n/a
1992 2328 130.0 17.9 4.3
1993 2377 130.0 18.3 7.3
1994 2436 133.6 18.2 6
1995 2524 142.7 17.7 6
1996 2524 142.7 17.7 6
1997 2567 148.1 17.3 6.2
1998 2664 148.3 18.0 5.7
1999 2680 151.7 17.7 10.3
2000 2265 147.1 15.4 11.5
2001 2042 139.1 14.7 8.9
2002 1946 129.0 15.1 12.6
2003 1946 129.0 15.1 12.6
2004 2020 109.9 18.4 16.6
2005 2000 116.8 17.1 18.3
2006 2100 115.4 18.2 23.4
2007 2065 119.0 17.4 24.3
2008 2117 125.4 16.9 26
2009 2105 130.7 16.1 26.6
2010 2151 122.0 17.6 30.2
2011 2213 125.5 17.6 35.6
2012 2249 124.7 18.0 36.9
2013 2192 134.7 16.2 37.5
2014 2174 139.4 15.5 36.3
2015 2137 136.0 15.7 39
2016 2040 137.0 14.8 37.7
2017 2081 133.2 15.6 38.4
2018 2158 132.0 16.3 41.6
2019 2114 131.6 16.0 44.7
2020 2080 132.2 15.7 43.9
2021 2189 125.4 17.4 45.8
2022 2092 122.5 17.0 45.3
2023 2016 127.6 15.7 53
2024 2002 129.2 15.4 52.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Richland High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $636 (7.0%) $8,497 (93.0%) $9,133
2020 $1,012 (11.0%) $8,184 (89.0%) $9,196
2021 $1,241 (13.7%) $7,824 (86.3%) $9,065

Data source: Texas 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 451st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 683rd of 1961 High schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Richland High School)6038
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Birdville Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Richland High School)7665
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Birdville Independent School District (Isd))7264
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Richland High School)5964
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Birdville Independent School District (Isd))5359
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Richland High School)6261
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Birdville Independent School District (Isd))5359
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Richland High School)8383
   End of Course U.S. History (Birdville Independent School District (Isd))8179
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21142016
 4.6%
African American206224
 8.7%
American Indian813
 62.5%
Asian9994
 5.1%
Hispanic704745
 5.8%
Pacific Islander65
 16.7%
White1028867
 15.7%
Two or More Races6368
 7.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%53%
 8.3%


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Richland High School ranks 703rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,002 students attended Richland High School.

Students at Richland High School are 43% White, 36% Hispanic, 12% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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