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Richardson High School
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Richardson, TX
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 449 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B minus
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Health & Safetygrade B minus
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade B
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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40%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$85,678
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,403
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$274,200
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B minus
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 78%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 45 responses
Poll
- 78%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 45 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,693
Free or Reduced Lunch
48%
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 49 responses
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 49 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 49 responses
Teachers
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 56 responses
- 82%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 56 responses
- 66%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 56 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
Expenses Per Student
$11,866 / year
National
$12,239- 90%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 71 responses
- 56%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 71 responses
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 71 responses
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At Richardson High School I was able to grow through my coaches and teachers throughout my years there. The new Multi Athletic Facility (MAC) was a very helpful addition to my experience as an athlete when it was built during the years I was there. The community is relatively safe and has lots of diversity, in fact I believe we are one of the most balanced racially school in the district. Richardson's district staff have also worked very hard to be able to provide seniors with as much normal experience regarding COVID as they could, and we have the lowest combined cases compared to the other high schools in the RISD Independent District. There are many different magnet programs also at Richardson that brings the most talented students out of the Richardson zone (I am zoned for Berkner High School) to Richardson. While there could have been better funding for certain programs and staff that understood their students more, RHS is a decent school.
Most advanced placement teachers are inconsiderate. But the teachers that rise above all standards are frequently recognized. The school itself is in very nice condition. The auditorium is very nice, but seats are is poor condition. In the theatre program, I am greeted with the most unconditional support from my peers and directors. As a theatre magnet, they supply so many opportunities to students to design and perform and make art in the theatre. Their blackbox theater facilities are superb. The choir program, which I am a part of gets straight top scores at UIL competition every year, because of the directors and passionate students, but the administrators fail to recognize these accomplishments, it makes me feel like being a part of performing arts at school is unimportant to the school board. Overall, as a performer I have had great memories at this school and so many opportunities for theatre and choir, and have an overall average education in core subjects.
Hey, I'm a senior at Richardson High School. I think one of the strengths of RHS is that there are many many different groups of friends, and everyone is interested in different stuff, so you can usually find people who you can relate to. Also, the teachers typically care about your grades and want to see you succeed. When it comes to clubs, there are a few people who are encouraged/celebrated in the club for their skill and talent, and the rest of the club is kind of discouraged from learning more. The clubs are kinda elitist between students, but usually the club teachers are less judging on you if you don't understand a concept, so if you go to them you should be good.