Richland High School is a small, rural public high school located at One Academic Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. In the 2016–2017, Richland High School enrollment was reported as 762 pupils in 7th through 12th grades. Richland High School is the sole high school operated by Richland School District.
Serving 707 students in grades 7-12, Richland High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Richland High School's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Colors
Red, Blue
School Rankings
Richland High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#693 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland High School's ranking?
Richland High School is ranked #693 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Richland High School often compared to?
Richland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greater Johnstown Sr. High School, Westmont Hilltop Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richland High School?
The graduation rate of Richland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richland High School?
707 students attend Richland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Richland High School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland High School?
Richland High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland High School offer ?
Richland High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richland High School part of?
Richland High School is part of Richland School District.
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