Richardson High School is a school in the Richardson Independent School District. The school serves students in ninth through 12th grades. While the school is a public school, students must apply to attend because it is a magnet school.
Magnet schools, like Richardson High School, provide students with specialized educational courses and programs. Richardson High School offers standard and advanced classes. Students also have the ability to take various fine arts classes and participate in athletics.
Fine arts classes include choir and band or orchestra. Boys' and girls' athletics are separated into varsity and junior varsity teams. Students can try out for sports like tennis, soccer and more. The school colors are purple and gold. The mascot is the Eagles.
The school has an extensive list of extracurricular clubs and organizations available to students. Students can learn automotive trade skills and join the Auto Tech Skills USA club. They can participate in clubs like the Writer’s Guild or the Academic Decathalon team. Other academic clubs include the Japanese Club and the National Art Honor Society.
Students are encouraged to participate in leadership organizations and challenge themselves academically. While on campus, students can access health and wellness counseling and career counseling services. Whether students attend college or vocational school or go straight into the workforce, Richardson High School aims to prepare students for a successful life after high school.
Richardson High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1250 W Belt Line Rd,
Richardson, TX
Richardson Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Chris Choat
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
93%
Niche Grade
B+
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A
B
B-
A-
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
206
Full Time Teachers
206
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
36
AP Pass Rate
64%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
29%
State Average
17%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
297:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
46.4%
White
26.9%
Black
16.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.5%
Two or more races
3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#28
Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
#62
Niche Standout HS in Texas
#119
Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
624 Students
Texas A&M University
514 Students
University of North Texas
444 Students
University of Texas - Dallas
369 Students
Texas Tech University
340 Students
Southern Methodist University
314 Students
Baylor University
306 Students
University of Texas - Arlington
285 Students
Texas State University
243 Students
Dallas College - Richland Campus
233 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
230 Students
Biology
190 Students
Psychology
159 Students
Nursing
133 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
123 Students
Computer Science
117 Students
Marketing
73 Students
Architecture
67 Students
Film and Video Studies
65 Students
Finance
62 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/29/2024
As a sophomore, I have had a little experience attending Richardson high school. As I have been there, however, I've been tested to a great culture that causes me to recommend this school to all students.
11/5/2024
I had amazing experience in Richardson High School. You feel like family when your are in RHS, we all help each other in good and bad moments. They have a great teaching staff. Everything feels amazing in RHS.
10/31/2024
My overall experience with the school has been great. The only major issue is that there are many fights that happen almost daily, and it starts to become dangerous just walking around the school. Despite this, the teachers are very nice, and there are enough classes to be either rigorous or easy enough for each student.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/29/2024
My 3 kids have had a great experience at RHS. Families are very involved and staff is very supportive. Plenty of opportunities for students be involved in different magnets, focus groups, arts/ music programs or athletics. Highly recommend!
2/19/2024
Wonderful school for academics both of my kids were well prepared for college. Special services helped our son with transition to college.
6/8/2015
Great school. Most teachers are on top of their work. You have to stay on top of classes though especially Senior Year.
8/12/2014
This is an okay school for academics. That's about the only positive I can give. If you have a son or daughter into athletics then don't even bother expecting to win. The athletes are terrible and the Coaches are even worse. It must be nice to collect a check but your athletes don't produce. The onl...
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Attendance Zone
About Richardson Heights
List Price Range
$141K - $9.4M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$471,798
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
42%
Household Income
$98,043
% of College Grads
36.1%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,765 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Cottonwood Park
- Basketball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Bush Central Barkway
- Dog Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Woodland Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Heights Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Durham Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Northrich Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
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