Richland High School

Richland High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
930 Long Ave,  Richland, WA
Richland School District
3.8
3.1
2,234 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gordon Comfort
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
70.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
40.1%
State Average
41.7%
Science
64.9%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
407:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
White
68.5%
Hispanic
20.2%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Black
1.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Washington State University 507 Students
Eastern Washington University 332 Students
University of Washington 330 Students
Central Washington University 271 Students
Columbia Basin College 271 Students
Boise State University 180 Students
Western Washington University 158 Students
University of Oregon 142 Students
Oregon State University 140 Students
Portland State University 130 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 141 Students
Psychology 103 Students
Nursing 97 Students
Biology 90 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Education 60 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Elementary Education 47 Students
Mechanical Engineering 41 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 38 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 339 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
5/28/2025
I really like Richland so far. I love the sports and the school spirit, but some of the teachers aren't the greatest. I would like to see them getrid of SEL.
4.0 Alum
5/3/2025
Very average high school experience. The staff was generally helpful and I learned a lot. They seemed to have been well-versed in their craft and were able to create a calm and safe environment.
4.0 Senior
12/11/2024
Overall Richland High school has amazing teachers and staff but lacks in the administration department. Overall is a good school.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/9/2023
Using social engineering tactics to label students depressed and a risk for state's to interfere so they can push the med
1.0 parent
6/17/2022
Failed to Graduate 2 of our students I am sure they will blame the students blame the parents and take no accountability for the failures
5.0 other
10/6/2020
Overall I am very happy with my experience at RHS. If you are a parent or a future student, I would highly recommend that you participate in after school sports. Sports like cross country, swimming, and track do not require try outs and anyone can join. I have many fond memories from those sports an...
1.0 parent
8/26/2020
I am guilty over sending my children to this camp of horrors

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Richland High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Richland, WA, in the Richland neighborhood, and is served by the Richland School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,234 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Richland High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $493,217. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richland School District Special Education Program, Rivers Edge High School, Three Rivers HomeLink, and more. Learn more about what Richland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richland High School.

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