Summary:
Richardson High School is a public high school serving 2,773 students in grades 9-12 in Richardson, Texas, which is part of the Richardson Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic (46.38%), followed by White (26.94%), African American (16.84%), and Asian (6.53%) students.
Academically, Richardson High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from a high of 306 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 to 606 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024, with a 3-star rating. The school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is mixed, with better results in subjects like Biology, English I/II, and U.S. History, but lagging behind in Algebra I. Subgroup performance varies significantly, with White and multi-racial students performing well above the state average, while Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform below the state average. The school's four-year graduation rate has remained relatively high, ranging from 88.4% to 93.2%, but its dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 1.1% to 2.7%, which is higher than the state's average.
Comparing Richardson High School to nearby schools, Berkner High School has a lower statewide ranking and academic performance, while Pearce High School performs better in most academic areas and has a higher statewide ranking. The charter schools in the area, such as Harmony School of Innovation - Dallas and Evolution Academy Charter School, have mixed performance, with Harmony School of Innovation - Dallas outperforming Richardson High School in many areas, while Evolution Academy Charter School lags behind. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Richardson High School, coupled with its relatively lower academic performance in some areas, suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of this population to improve overall student outcomes.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4
Number of students: 2,773
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
46.4%
White:
26.9%
African American:
16.8%
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Asian:
6.5%
Two or more races:
3.0%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.9%
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