Leadership Public Schools: Richmond in Richmond, CA

At a glance

Reported students

546

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

25.7

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

21.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

California high enrollment

55th percentile

Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

546

Leadership Public Schools: Richmond: 546 reported students.

State peer staffing position

66th percentile

21.2:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 567
Teachers (FTE): 30
Student–teacher ratio: 18.9:1

What the reported data says about Leadership Public Schools: Richmond

Leadership Public Schools: Richmond is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Richmond. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Leadership Public Schools: Richmond District. NCES reports 546 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.2:1, above the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (95.6%) and Black (2.4%). English learners represent 28% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Leadership Public Schools: Richmond

1How do the reported 21.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 28%
Students with disabilities: 9.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 65.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.4%
Hispanic95.6%
Black2.4%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial1.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

11 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Public schools near Leadership Public Schools: Richmond

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Greenwood Academy High · West Contra Costa Unified	09–12	200	under 0.1 mi
John Henry High High · Charter · John Henry High District	09–12	333	1.5 mi
Richmond High High · West Contra Costa Unified	09–12	1,280	1.5 mi
John F. Kennedy High High · West Contra Costa Unified	09–12	740	1.9 mi
Summit Public School K2 High · Charter · Summit Public School K2 District	07–12	554	2.7 mi
Middle College High High · West Contra Costa Unified	09–12	294	2.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Leadership Public Schools: Richmond

What grades does Leadership Public Schools: Richmond serve?

Leadership Public Schools: Richmond reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Leadership Public Schools: Richmond District.

How many students attend Leadership Public Schools: Richmond?

Leadership Public Schools: Richmond reported 546 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 567 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Leadership Public Schools: Richmond?

The calculated ratio is 21.2:1, based on 546 students and 25.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Leadership Public Schools: Richmond a public, charter, or magnet school?

Leadership Public Schools: Richmond is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

What share of Leadership Public Schools: Richmond students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

65.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Leadership Public Schools: Richmond in?

Leadership Public Schools: Richmond is part of Leadership Public Schools: Richmond District, based in Richmond, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Leadership Public Schools: Richmond?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Greenwood Academy (under 0.1 mi), John Henry High (1.5 mi), Richmond High (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.