- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, CA
Richmond High
Federal NCES profile for Richmond High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 063255005055
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond High has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Richmond, CA.
School address
District: West Contra Costa Unified · California
NCES ID 063255005055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Richmond High shrank from 1,431 students in 2022-23 to 1,341 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 063255005055 · Richmond, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,280 enr · 18.8:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: El Cerrito High (1,460 students)
Richmond High shrank from 1,431 students in 2022-23 to 1,341 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 68.0 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Richmond High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Cerrito Hig
El Cerrito High
1,460 students
- This school
Richmond High
1,280 students
- Pinole Valley
Pinole Valley High
1,245 students
- De Anza High
De Anza High
1,047 students
- Hercules High
Hercules High
767 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
740 students
What this shows Richmond High reports 1,280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond High compares
Richmond High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,280 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,280
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$19,122
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.8 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Richmond High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Contra Costa Unified reports $19,122 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinole Valley High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| De Anza High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hercules High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,047
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Richmond
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
De Anza High
Standard public school
1,047 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy High
Standard public school
740 students 18:1 students per teacher
Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
Standard public school
546 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
John Henry High
Standard public school
333 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Academy
Alternative education program
200 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond High
How many students attend Richmond High?
Richmond High has 1,280 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,431 (2022-23) → 1,341 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond High is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher 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 Richmond High?
58.4% of students at Richmond High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond High?
The largest demographic group at Richmond High is Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment, in Richmond, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond High?
Richmond High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Richmond High rank among high schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Richmond, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in West Contra Costa Unified?
Besides Richmond High, West Contra Costa Unified also operates El Cerrito High (1,460 students), Pinole Valley High (1,245 students), and De Anza High (1,047 students). See the West Contra Costa Unified district page for the complete list.