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#2587 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 30% in state

Richardson H S

High School · Richardson ISD · Richardson, TX

A Richardson ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1250 W BELT LINE RD, Richardson, TX 75080

  • Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation33.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$12,101
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Richardson H S score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Richardson H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,984/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richardson), 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

$89,773

Median home value

$420,000

Median rent

$1,817/mo

College educated

57.4%

Homeownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
33.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·40 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pearce H SEnrollment path unverified6.79–121.4 mi2,453Compare →
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy North DallasCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–121.5 mi297Compare →
Parish Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–121.6 mi1,090Compare →
Evolution Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.89–121.7 mi241Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Richardson ISD

Schools in district
55
Rank in district
#20 of 54
District spending per student
$12,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Richardson H S is listed in RICHARDSON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Richardson H S

Richardson H S is a public high school in Richardson, TX, part of Richardson ISD, serving approximately 2,754 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,587 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Richardson H S

Sources:Wikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Richardson High School (RHS) is a magnet high school located in Richardson, Texas, United States 2. It is the oldest high school within the Richardson Independent School District (RISD) 2. During the 2018–2019 school year, the school had approximately 2,770 students 2. The student-to-teacher ratio for that same period was approximately 15:1 2.
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  1. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Richardson H S

What grades does Richardson H S serve?

Richardson H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Richardson H S?

Richardson H S has an enrollment of approximately 2,754 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Richardson H S is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Richardson H S rank in TX?

Richardson H S ranks #2,587 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Richardson H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Richardson H S 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 Richardson H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Richardson H S has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Richardson H S a charter school?

No, Richardson H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Richardson H S a Title I school?

No, Richardson H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richardson H S?

49.1% of students at Richardson H S 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
2,754
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
205
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Dallas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 75080)
52,746
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
31.4
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75080; 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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