At a glance
Reported students
1,273
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
83.24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana high enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
Richmond High School: 1,273 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.3:1. 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
- 1,282
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.1:1
What the reported data says about Richmond High School
Richmond High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Richmond. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Richmond Community Schools. NCES reports 1,273 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 481 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.3:1 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 White (60.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). English learners represent 11.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Richmond High School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 83.24 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 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White60.3%
- Hispanic14.9%
- Black9%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial13.7%
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
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in Richmond Community Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dennis Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
649 reported students
Test Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
621 reported students
Crestdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
373 reported students
Charles Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
359 reported students
Vaile Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
311 reported students
Starr Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
284 reported students
Public schools near Richmond High School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Middle School Middle · Richmond Community Schools | 07–08 | 649 | 0.9 mi |
| Vaile Elementary School Elementary · Richmond Community Schools | PK–04 | 311 | 1 mi |
| Excel Center - Richmond High · Charter · Excel Center - Richmond | 09–12 | 239 | 1 mi |
| Centerville Sr High School High · Centerville-Abington Com Schs | 09–12 | 518 | 5.3 mi |
| Northeastern High School High · Northeastern Wayne Schools | 09–12 | 426 | 7.8 mi |
| National Trail High School High · National Trail Local | 09–12 | 285 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richmond High School
What grades does Richmond High School serve?
Richmond High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Richmond Community Schools.
How many students attend Richmond High School?
Richmond High School reported 1,273 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 437 Indiana high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,282 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richmond High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 1,273 students and 83.24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richmond High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richmond High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richmond Community Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richmond High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Richmond High School in?
Richmond High School is part of Richmond Community Schools, based in Richmond, IN, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richmond High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dennis Middle School (0.9 mi), Vaile Elementary School (1 mi), Excel Center - Richmond (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.