- Enrollment
- 2,972
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richardson, TX
Richardson H S
Federal NCES profile for Richardson H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483702004151
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richardson H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Richardson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Richardson H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Richardson, TX.
School address
District: Richardson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483702004151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Richardson H S held near 2,754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 206.1 → 205.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 483702004151 · Richardson, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,669 enr · 13:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students)
Richardson H S held near 2,754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 206.1 → 205.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Richardson H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands H S
2,972 students
- This school
Richardson H S
2,669 students
- Berkner H S
Berkner H S
2,350 students
- Pearce H S
Pearce H S
2,317 students
- Forest Meadow
Forest Meadow J H
1,211 students
- Lake Highlands 1,114
Lake Highlands J H
1,114 students
What this shows Richardson H S reports 2,669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richardson H S compares
Richardson H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,669 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,669
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
White 27.5%
African American 19.2%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Richardson H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 30
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richardson Isd reports $12,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richardson H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Highlands H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berkner H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearce H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Meadow J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Highlands J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richardson H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,350
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richardson H S
How many students attend Richardson H S?
Richardson H S has 2,669 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richardson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,773 (2022-23) → 2,754 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richardson H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Richardson H S is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richardson H S?
47.1% of students at Richardson H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richardson H S?
The largest demographic group at Richardson H S is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment, in Richardson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richardson H S?
Richardson H S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richardson H S rank among high schools in Richardson?
By Resource Investment Index, Richardson H S ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Richardson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Richardson on the city page.
What other schools are in Richardson Isd?
Besides Richardson H S, Richardson Isd also operates Lake Highlands H S (2,972 students), Berkner H S (2,350 students), and Pearce H S (2,317 students). See the Richardson Isd district page for the complete list.