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
14:1
Average SAT Score
1240
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
90%
Niche Grade
B+
A
A
B
C+
B+
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.58
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Reading Proficiency
62%
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Math Proficiency
46%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
193
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Full Time Teachers
193
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Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1240
Math
610
Verbal
620
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Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
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Number of AP Courses
30
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AP Pass Rate
64%
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AP Math Enrollment
High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
25%
State Average
16%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
297:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.4%
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Female
49.6%
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Hispanic
43.1%
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White
27.5%
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Black
19.2%
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Asian
6.1%
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Two or more races
3.4%
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Native American
<1%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#27
Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
#59
Niche Standout HS in Texas
#115
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
702 Students
Texas A&M University
575 Students
University of North Texas
503 Students
University of Texas - Dallas
406 Students
Texas Tech University
395 Students
Southern Methodist University
344 Students
Baylor University
324 Students
University of Texas - Arlington
308 Students
Dallas College - Richland Campus
254 Students
University of Oklahoma
250 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
258 Students
Biology
220 Students
Psychology
175 Students
Nursing
155 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
139 Students
Computer Science
136 Students
Marketing
86 Students
Mechanical Engineering
79 Students
Architecture
78 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
74 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/16/2026
I love to see my friends. The teachers are understanding and are flexible to any situations that occur in the students' lives. I don't like how sometime I feel like I'm drowning into my work, but it helps me retain the learning material. I would like a change of balancing school and work, or I might just be the problem.
12/18/2025
The people that you meet that change you positively and help your life/you in and out of school- keep them.
11/25/2025
It's a lovely community with good academics and arts programs. A great place to be educated. There are many lovely clubs, activities, and electives.
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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Richardson High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Richardson, TX and is served by the Richardson Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,790 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Richardson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1240 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $468,807. Discover additional schools in the area, like JJ Pearce High School, Coram Deo Academy of Dallas, Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy North Dallas, and more. Learn more about what Richardson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richardson High School.