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What advice would you give to incoming students at Richmond Community High School?
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Enrollment
490
High
DISTRICT 513 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICHMOND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 262967006549
Richmond Community High School
35320 DIVISION RD, RICHMOND, MI 48062 · (586) 727-3225 · Macomb County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL490 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
26%
129 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 55%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 118 | 24% |
| Grade 10 | 109 | 22% |
| Grade 11 | 125 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 138 | 28% |
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Richmond Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Richmond Community High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Community High School this school | 490 | 26.3% | N/A |
| Hopkins High School HOPKINS | 477 | 26.4% | N/A |
| Yale Senior High School YALE | 509 | 25.5% | N/A |
| Dundee Community High School DUNDEE | 493 | 24.7% | N/A |
| Olivet High School OLIVET | 404 | 24.3% | N/A |
| Lakewood High School LAKE ODESSA | 473 | 22.4% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Richmond Community High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Macomb County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 490 | #307 of 844 | #23 of 43 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.5:1 | #191 of 548 | #10 of 31 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 21.2% | #343 of 550 | #28 of 31 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.3% | #524 of 654 | #32 of 36 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.1% | #394 of 436 | #27 of 29 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
490
+20 (+4%) vs 2020
-8% since 1990-91, when it was 534
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 18.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 490 | 28 | 17.5:1 | 26% (129) |
| 2023-24 | 498 | 27.6 | 18.1:1 | 30% (150) |
| 2022-23 | 530 | 26.1 | 20.3:1 | 31% (164) |
| 2020-21 | 470 | 25 | 18.8:1 | 30% (143) |
| 2017-18 | 511 | 24.1 | 21.2:1 | 26% (133) |
| 2015-16 | 555 | 26 | 21.4:1 | 19% (107) |
| 2010-11 | 625 | 30 | 20.8:1 | 23% (143) |
| 2000-01 | 663 | 31 | 21.4:1 | 6% (39) |
| 1990-91 | 534 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Richmond Community High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 4% (511 to 490); teachers up 16% (24.1 to 28).
About Richmond Community High School
Richmond Community High School is a mid-sized high school in RICHMOND, Michigan, (ZIP code 48062). Total enrollment is 490 students, and the grades served are 9 through 12.
District-wide, Richmond Community Schools has 3 schools and 1,538 students.
White students are 89% of those enrolled at Richmond Community High School. The next largest groups are 5% Hispanic and 2% Black. In Macomb County overall, about 75% of residents are White. A diversity index of 21% means there is a 21% chance two randomly chosen students at Richmond Community High School are from different groups.
There are 28 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 17.5:1. Across high schools in Michigan, the average ratio is 21.6:1. Of all students at Richmond Community High School, 26% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Among public schools in Macomb County, the average eligibility rate is 52%.
Census data for Macomb County show the median household earns about $77,837 a year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of people live in poverty. Counting Richmond Community High School, Macomb County has 236 public schools.
Richmond Community High School is about 0.1 miles from Richmond Middle School, its nearest public school. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Fringe.
Enrollment increased 4% over 4 years, reaching 490 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 18.8:1 in 2020-21 to 17.5:1 in 2024-25.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Richmond Community High School. You can also rate the school on this page.
Macomb County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
879,853
Census ACS
Median income
$77,837
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
236
115,743 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Richmond Community Schools
- Richmond Middle SchoolMiddle · 570 students
- Will L Lee SchoolElementary · 478 students
Other schools in RICHMOND
- Richmond Middle SchoolMiddle · 570 students
- Will L Lee SchoolElementary · 478 students
Other Richmond Community High schools
One other US public school is named Richmond Community High. Richmond Community High School is the largest of the 2.
- Richmond Community HighRichmond, VA · 211 students
Nearby schools
- Richmond Middle School0.1 mi · 570
- Will L Lee School0.2 mi · 478
- Merritt Academy5.1 mi · 549
- Macomb Correctional Facility5.8 mi · 6
- New Haven Elementary School5.9 mi · 458
- Lake Huron Virtual Hybrid High School5.9 mi · 170
Frequently asked questions
About Richmond Community High SchoolHow many students attend Richmond Community High School?
Richmond Community High School enrolls approximately 490 students in grades 09-12.
Is Richmond Community High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Richmond Community High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Richmond Community High School have?
Richmond Community High School employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.
How diverse is Richmond Community High School?
Richmond Community High School reports a student body of 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Richmond Community High School?
Richmond Community High School is overseen by Richmond Community Schools in Macomb County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.