- Enrollment
- 1,959
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richland, WA
Richland High School
Federal NCES profile for Richland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530732001093
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Washington.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Washington
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Richland, WA.
School address
District: Richland School District · Washington
NCES ID 530732001093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+97 students YoY
Richland High School held near 2,234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+97 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 96.8 → 100.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+97 students YoY 530732001093 · Richland, WA High · LARGE · TRAD
2,218 enr · 23.1:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanford High School (1,959 students)
Richland High School held near 2,234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+97 headcount). Teacher FTE added 96.8 → 100.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Richland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richland High School
2,218 students
- Hanford High S
Hanford High School
1,959 students
- Leona Libby Mi 805
Leona Libby Middle School
805 students
- Carmichael Mid 791
Carmichael Middle School
791 students
- Three Rivers H 756
Three Rivers Home Link
756 students
- Enterprise Mid 745
Enterprise Middle School
745 students
What this shows Richland High School reports 2,218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland High School compares
Richland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 29% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,218 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,218
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Washington - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Richland High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richland School District reports $16,042 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leona Libby Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmichael Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Home Link | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enterprise Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 37.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Richland
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~2,218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland High School
How many students attend Richland High School?
Richland High School has 2,218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richland, WA. CCD year-over-year: 2,137 (2022-23) → 2,234 (2023-24), nearly flat (+97).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland High School is 23.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richland High School?
31.9% of students at Richland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland High School?
The largest demographic group at Richland High School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Richland, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland High School?
Richland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Richland High School rank among high schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Richland, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Richland on the city page.
What other schools are in Richland School District?
Besides Richland High School, Richland School District also operates Hanford High School (1,959 students), Leona Libby Middle School (805 students), and Carmichael Middle School (791 students). See the Richland School District district page for the complete list.