Richmond High School is a high school in Richmond, Michigan. The school is a part of Richmond Community Schools and educates students in grades 9–12.
Serving 490 students in grades 9-12, Richmond Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richmond Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Richmond Community High School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, White
School Rankings
Richmond Community High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Community High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1440 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond Community High School's ranking?
Richmond Community High School is ranked #1440 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Richmond Community High School often compared to?
Richmond Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armada High School, Romeo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond Community High School?
The graduation rate of Richmond Community High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Richmond Community High School?
490 students attend Richmond Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Richmond Community High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richmond Community High School?
Richmond Community High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Richmond Community High School offer ?
Richmond Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Community High School part of?
Richmond Community High School is part of Richmond Community Schools.
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