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Richland High School

930 Long Ave, Richland, WA 99352 · (509) 967-6535 · Benton County
GRADES 09–12HIGH13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL2,218 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,218
High
DISTRICT 1,474 · STATE 573
Student : Teacher
23.3:1
95 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 23.6:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
757 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 51%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
571
Grade 10
554
Grade 11
551
Grade 12
542
Student demographics
White
1,49067%
DISTRICT 66% · STATE 47%
Hispanic
46921%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 27%
Black
311%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Asian
773%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 9%
Two+
1386%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 9%
Native American
50%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Pacific Islander
70%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,18153%
Female
1,03647%

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Test scores

Smarter Balanced + WCAS 2022-23 . % Met or Exceeded Standard
English Language Arts
60.5%
WA avg 49.0% . +48.2pp since 2014
Math
34.3%
WA avg 39.2% . +29.8pp since 2014

What this means: On the Smarter Balanced + WCAS, Washington's statewide test, about 61 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 34 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Washington schools, those numbers are about 49 and 39. Reading and writing scores are up about 48 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 30 points.

Source: Smarter Balanced + WCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,218
+204 (+10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
23.3:1
was 24.8:1
% White
67%
was 76%
% Hispanic
21%
was 15%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Richland High School

As an expansive high school in Richland, Washington, Richland High School caters to 2,218 students from grades 9 through 12, part of Richland School District. Compared to the state average of about 573 students per school, that is 287% above typical.

Richland School District comprises 22 schools with combined enrollment of 14,410 students; Richland High School is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Richland High School lists that the largest single group is White, at 67% of enrollment. Other groups include 21% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 3% Asian. Compared to Benton County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 95 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 23.3:1 students per teacher. That figure is higher than the state norm's 21.6:1 average. Around 34% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Benton County (around 49%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Benton County put the typical household earns roughly $89,874 per year, about 33% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. In all, Benton County runs 69 public schools (combined enrollment of about 38,191 students), of which Richland High School is one.

The closest other public school is Carmichael Middle School, roughly 0.3 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Richland High School.

Richland High School operates from an urban location.

Looking at the recent track record. Richland High School's enrollment has climbed 10% since 2018, when it stood at 2,014 (now 2,218). Over the same period, the White share fell from 76% to 67%. Class-load math has tightened: from 24.8:1 in 2018 to 23.3:1 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Benton County at a glance

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Population
212,905
Census ACS
Median income
$89,874
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
38,191 students

Quick facts

School name
Richland High School
District
Richland School District
Address
930 Long Ave, Richland, WA 99352
Phone
(509) 967-6535
County
Benton County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,218
Teachers (FTE)
95
Student–teacher ratio
23.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
757 (34%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
530732001093
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Richland High School
How large is Richland High School?
Richland High School enrolls approximately 2,218 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Richland High School serve?
Richland High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Richland High School is approximately 23.3:1 (95 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Richland High School?
At Richland High School, the student body is approximately 67% White, 21% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Richland High School public or private?
Richland High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Richland School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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