Richmond High

1,280 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Richmond High School, located at 1250 23rd St. in Richmond, California, is a prominent public secondary school serving the West Contra Costa Unified School District. As a cornerstone of the local Richmond community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and student support services designed to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary education and career readiness.

The school is well-known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that addresses the unique needs of its urban setting. In addition to core academics, Richmond High provides specialized pathways, such as career technical education (CTE) programs, which allow students to gain hands-on experience in various professional fields. By emphasizing community involvement and providing resources aimed at academic success, the school strives to empower its students to overcome local challenges and reach their full potential.

1,280

Total Students

57.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richmond High
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	1,144
Black	59
Asian	39
Two or More	10
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,144 (89.6%)
Black
59 (4.6%)
Asian
39 (3.1%)
White
18 (1.4%)
Two or More
10 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1450
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	139

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 294

Grade 10 317

Grade 11 332

Grade 12 337