Richwood High School

506 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Richwood High School, located on Highway 165 South in Monroe, Louisiana, is a public secondary institution serving the Ouachita Parish school district. As a prominent educational fixture in the area, the school is deeply rooted in the local community and is well-known for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit. It provides a comprehensive academic environment designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness through a variety of core curriculum offerings and extracurricular activities.

Beyond academics, Richwood High School maintains a highly visible presence in regional athletics and extracurricular programs. The school’s athletic teams, often referred to as the "Rams," are a significant source of community pride, frequently competing at high levels within the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA). By fostering a culture that balances classroom achievement with competitive sports and student organizations, the school plays a vital role in the social and developmental landscape of Monroe, helping to shape the character and future opportunities of its diverse student body.

506

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richwood High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	6
Black	489
Two or More	3

Black
489 (96.6 %)
White
8 (1.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ouachita Parish
Phone:	(318)361-0467
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 126

Grade 10 138

Grade 11 120

Grade 12 122