Very Good
#836 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 29% in state
Richland HS
High School · Richland Sd · Johnstown, PA
A Richland Sd high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
One Academic Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15904
- Math 58% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Richland HS score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Richland HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Johnstown), 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
$65,122
Median home value
$172,200
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Windber Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Ferndale Area JshsEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–12 | 4.2 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Greater Johnstown School District's Cyber AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 120 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Richland Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richland HS is listed in Richland SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland HS
Richland HS is a public high school in Johnstown, PA, part of Richland Sd, serving approximately 707 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #836 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland HS
What grades does Richland HS serve?
Richland HS serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Richland HS?
Richland HS has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland HS is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richland HS rank in PA?
Richland HS ranks #836 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Richland HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Richland HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland HS has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Richland HS a charter school?
No, Richland HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richland HS a Title I school?
No, Richland HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland HS?
34.7% of students at Richland HS 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Cambria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (814) 266-6081
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 15904)
- 16,283
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 15904; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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