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#1384 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 43% in state
Richmond Community High School
High School · Richmond Community Schools · Richmond, MI
A high school in Richmond, MI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35320 DIVISION RD, Richmond, MI 48062
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richmond Community High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 42% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richmond Community High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average687/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,763
Median home value
$249,000
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Richmond Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richmond Community High School is listed in Richmond Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richmond Community High School
Richmond Community High School is a public high school in Richmond, MI, part of Richmond Community Schools, serving approximately 498 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,384 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Community High School
What grades does Richmond Community High School serve?
Richmond Community High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richmond Community High School?
Richmond Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Community High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richmond Community High School rank in MI?
Richmond Community High School ranks #1,384 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Richmond Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Richmond Community High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richmond Community High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Richmond Community High School a charter school?
No, Richmond Community High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richmond Community High School a Title I school?
No, Richmond Community High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richmond Community High School?
30.1% of students at Richmond Community High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (586) 727-3225
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48062)
- 9,273
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48062; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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