RICHLAND COLLEGIATE H S OF MATH SCIENCE ENGINEERIN

Charter School 132 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

Richland Collegiate High School (RCHS) is a unique, tuition-free public charter school located on the campus of Dallas College Richland Campus in Dallas, Texas. Designed for high-achieving students, the school offers a specialized dual-credit curriculum that allows juniors and seniors to simultaneously complete their high school graduation requirements while earning an Associate of Science degree. By integrating high school coursework with college-level instruction, RCHS provides an accelerated academic environment specifically tailored to students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics, science, and engineering.

The program is highly regarded for its rigorous academic culture and its role in bridging the gap between secondary and higher education. Because classes are taught by college professors and held on a college campus, students are immersed in a professional, collegiate atmosphere that fosters independence and critical thinking. This model not only prepares graduates for the academic demands of four-year universities but also offers a significant financial advantage by allowing students to complete two years of college credit at no cost to their families before they even receive their high school diploma.

132

Total Students

3.5

Full-Time Teachers

37.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHLAND COLLEGIATE H S OF MATH SCIENCE ENGINEERIN
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	20
Black	54
Asian	40
Two or More	1

Black
54 (40.9%)
Asian
40 (30.3%)
Hispanic
20 (15.2%)
White
17 (12.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHLAND COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL
Phone:	(972)761-6888
Website:	http://RichlandCollege.edu/RCHS/
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	37.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 12 132