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Richardson High School

Public | 9-12 | 2510 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 29, 2013

I have seen the quality of teaching drop over the last couple of years. RHS does have its handful of wonderful, energetic teachers but it also has a newer group that doesn't return e-mails, passes the buck and doesn't appear to have the students' best interest at heart. If I hear, "talk to someone else, or I don't handle that" one more time, I think I will scream. Come on team, get on board!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2011

Richardson High School is a fantastic place to send your kids. The teachers and staff are all extremely dedicated to each students success and the school provides an excellent environment in which to learn and excel. If you're in this district and sending your kid to private school you're wasting your money.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2010

My eldest daughter graduated from RHS and loved her academic experience at the school. Our younger daughter is now at RHS and totally loves the school. My daughters have been challenged academically and the multi-cultural population makes it a school that is preparing our children for the global real-life world. GO EAGLES!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

Richardson High School serves as both a neighborhood school and the Magnet High School for the district providing a unique environment for exploration of interest within a classic high school setting. The RHS commitment to all students is displayed in its seven magnet programs, a re-emerging athletic program and award winning music and academic competition programs. All in a 100 year old Recognized school where 40+ languages are spoken within student homes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2010

My child entered Richardson HS after spending nine years and (my) many $$$ in private school. She has dyslexia and ADHD however, Richardson has done so so much for her..equal to or more than the private school....RHS is an OUTSTANDING SCHOOL.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2010

RHS has been very good for my children. They've been challenged in coursework, and they have enjoyed traditional high school activities. They have friends of all kinds. It prepared them well for the next step in their education.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 29, 2008

I'm a freshman at this school, I'm enjoying it so much! We have so much fun, I love the teachers, everyone is so nice, there aren't clicks at all! Like a big family
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 27, 2006

Great school with included magnet program. My nephew gets excellent hands on experience in the magnet field of his choice. I am looking forward to enrolling my daughter in the same school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2005

My daughter attends Richardson and absolutely loves the school. I have found the teachers quite open to communicating with parents. Richardson seems to have a very dedicated group of teachers and parents. The school has the resources to academically challenge the PreAP/AP student and has a great fine arts program. Go GEB!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2004

I went to Richardson High School and graduated in 2000. I am just now graduating from college with an education degree and hope to come back and teach at Richardson High. It was and is a great school!
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 25, 2004

My child is getting ready to go to this school, and has been in their junior high programs for several years. So far so good, and we have been very impressed with some of the great programs that they have brought in recently. Avid is a program that is outstanding, and helps children that are on the cusp of being solid students. Our son enrolled in the Avid program last year, and I have seen an incredible change in his attitude towards his school work. I really love the neighborhood, and think that the school system has been great.
—Submitted by John, a parent


Posted January 10, 2004

This school only provided very little educational value to my children, did horribly with the discipline, and let two or three PTA parents lead the school. I wish I had never sent my children here and hope that very few people do.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2003

Wonderful School! Every child is valued at Richardson High School.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

629 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

635 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

584 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

573 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

575 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
81%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

580 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

527 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

519 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

524 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

528 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black or African American75%
Asian98%
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education43%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African American93%
Asian98%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education74%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students95%
Female98%
Male92%
Black or African American94%
Asian98%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education93%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black or African American81%
Asian98%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education58%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female92%
Male89%
Black or African American85%
Asian98%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education76%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)30%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American97%
Asian98%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education93%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American99%
Asian95%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education87%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented98%

Math

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American96%
Asian98%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education83%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African American98%
Asian98%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education90%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian98%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education96%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)91%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 36% 34%
Hispanic 35% 48%
Black 21% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 12%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 9%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 39%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 39%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 18%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1250 W Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
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Phone: (469) 593-3000

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