- Enrollment
- 2,400
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond Hill, NY
Richmond Hill High School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Hill High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012302863
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Hill High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for New York
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Hill High School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Hill High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Richmond Hill, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #27 · New York
NCES ID 360012302863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Richmond Hill High School held near 1,697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 123.5 → 129.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+60 students YoY 360012302863 · Richmond Hill, NY High · MID · TRAD
1,841 enr · 15:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: John Adams High School (2,400 students)
Richmond Hill High School held near 1,697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+60 headcount). Teacher FTE added 123.5 → 129.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Richmond Hill High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Adams Hig
John Adams High School
2,400 students
- This school
Richmond Hill High School
1,841 students
- Ms 137 America
Ms 137 America's School of Heroes
1,610 students
- Jhs 210 Elizab
Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell
1,459 students
- Scholars' Acad
Scholars' Academy
1,184 students
- Channel View S
Channel View School for Research
1,180 students
What this shows Richmond Hill High School reports 1,841 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Hill High School compares
Richmond Hill High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 41% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,841 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,841
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
Asian 28.6%
African American 9.3%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Richmond Hill High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Richmond Hill High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Adams High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ms 137 America's School of Heroes | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scholars' Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Channel View School for Research | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Hill High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,610
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,841 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Hill High School
How many students attend Richmond Hill High School?
Richmond Hill High School has 1,841 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond Hill, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,637 (2022-23) → 1,697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+60).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill High School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Hill High School?
79.0% of students at Richmond Hill High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Hill High School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Hill High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Hill High School?
Richmond Hill High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Richmond Hill High School rank among public schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Hill High School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Richmond Hill, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Richmond Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #27?
Besides Richmond Hill High School, New York City Geographic District #27 also operates John Adams High School (2,400 students), Ms 137 America's School of Heroes (1,610 students), and Jhs 210 Elizabeth Blackwell (1,459 students). See the New York City Geographic District #27 district page for the complete list.