RICHARDSON H S

1250 W BELT LINE RD
RICHARDSON, TX 75080

schools.risd.org/RichardsonHS

2,669 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Richardson High School, located at 1250 W. Belt Line Road in Richardson, Texas, is a prominent secondary institution within the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Known for its long-standing history and strong sense of community, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. The campus is well-regarded for fostering a balanced environment that emphasizes both rigorous scholastic achievement and extracurricular engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Richardson High School is recognized for a wide array of student activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations. The school prides itself on its "Eagle" spirit and its commitment to developing well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute to their community. With its central location in the city of Richardson, the school benefits from a supportive network of families, alumni, and local partners, all working together to maintain the institution's tradition of excellence and academic growth.

2,669

Total Students

193.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHARDSON H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	733
Hispanic	1,151
Black	512
Asian	163
Two or More	92
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,151 (43.1%)
White
733 (27.5%)
Black
512 (19.2%)
Asian
163 (6.1%)
Two or More
92 (3.4%)
American Indian
16 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-3000
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/RichardsonHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,669
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	193.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,061
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	129

* 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 9 702

Grade 10 698

Grade 11 633

Grade 12 636