Richland High School is a public secondary school in the northwest United States, located in Richland, Washington. The school was founded as Columbia High School in 1910 to serve the educational needs of the small town of Richland.
Serving 2,234 students in grades 9-12, Richland High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Richland High School's student population of 2,234 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Rankings
Richland High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#645 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
9%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
68%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
6%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland High School's ranking?
Richland High School is ranked #645 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Richland High School often compared to?
Richland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hanford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richland High School?
The graduation rate of Richland High School is 89%, which is higher than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Richland High School?
2,234 students attend Richland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Richland High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland High School?
Richland High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Richland High School offer ?
Richland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richland High School part of?
Richland High School is part of Richland School District.
School Reviews
Review Richland High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
