RICHARDS H S

RICHARDS ISD
9477 PANTHER DR
RICHARDS, TX 77873
249 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Richards High School, located at 9477 Panther Dr. in Richards, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Richards Independent School District. As a small, rural school, it operates as the heart of its community, focusing on providing a personalized educational experience. The school emphasizes a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes, allowing for stronger mentorship opportunities between staff and the student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the Richards community, often rallying around its mascot, the Panther. Their official website, [www.richardsisd.net](http://www.richardsisd.net), serves as the central hub for district communication, academic calendars, and administrative resources. While modest in size, the school remains committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success through foundational academics and the support of a tight-knit local school district.
249
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    204 (81.9%)
  • Hispanic
    24 (9.6%)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.8%)
  • Black
    8 (3.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: RICHARDS ISD
Phone: (936)851-2364
Website: http://www.richardsisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
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
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 16
Grade 8 17
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 23
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio