Colonel Richardson High School

Caroline County Public Schools
25320 Richardson Rd
Federalsburg, MD 21632
528 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Colonel Richardson High School, located in Federalsburg, Maryland, serves as a central educational institution within the Caroline County Public Schools system. The school provides a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous core coursework, elective options, and extracurricular engagement. As a rural community high school, it plays a vital role in the local area by fostering a supportive culture that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and community involvement.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Colonel Richardson High School offers various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, including opportunities for career and technical education and participation in athletic and arts-based programs. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff, who work to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their individual interests. By maintaining a strong connection between the classroom and the local community, the school aims to equip graduates with the skills and confidence necessary to navigate their future academic and professional pursuits.
528
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    291 (55.1%)
  • Black
    128 (24.2%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (9.5%)
  • Two or More
    45 (8.5%)
  • Asian
    13 (2.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Caroline County Public Schools
Phone: (410)479-3678
Website: http://www.colonelrichardsonhs.org/o/crhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 528
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 194
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 154

* 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 9 142
Grade 10 110
Grade 11 127
Grade 12 149
Gender Ratio