Richlands High

Onslow County Schools
8100 Richlands Hwy
Richlands, NC 28574
960 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Richlands High School, located in Richlands, North Carolina, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Onslow County School District. As home to the "Wildcats," the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, offering programs that cater to college-bound students as well as those pursuing career and technical education paths.

Beyond its classroom curriculum, Richlands High School places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and various student-led clubs. The school serves as a focal point for the local community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of pride and academic development. By leveraging both its physical facilities and its digital presence, the school strives to prepare its students to be productive, successful citizens in an increasingly competitive global society.
960
Total Students
55.4
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    629 (65.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    139 (14.5 %)
  • Black
    103 (10.7 %)
  • Two or More
    76 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Onslow County Schools
Phone: (910)324-4191
Website: http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/richlandshs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 960
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 403
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43

* 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 9 267
Grade 10 256
Grade 11 234
Grade 12 203
Gender Ratio
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