RICHLAND HIGH

www.richland.k12.mo.us

125 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Richland High School, located in Essex, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community within the Richland R-I School District. As a smaller school setting, it emphasizes a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit. The institution is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Richland High School places a significant value on extracurricular involvement, offering various sports, clubs, and organizational activities that help students develop leadership and teamwork skills. By integrating modern learning standards with the values of a small-town atmosphere, the school strives to provide a supportive foundation that encourages student success and community engagement. You can find further details regarding their current academic calendars, policies, and district news on their official website at http://www.richland.k12.mo.us.

125

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHLAND HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	8
Black	4
Two or More	3

White
110 (88.0%)
Hispanic
8 (6.4%)
Black
4 (3.2%)
Two or More
3 (2.4%)

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:	RICHLAND R-I
Phone:	(573)283-5332
Website:	http://www.richland.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 7 20

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 18

Grade 11 23

Grade 12 22