For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,472 students in Richmond, CA.
The top ranked public high schools in Richmond, CA are Richmond High School, John F. Kennedy High School and Greenwood Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Richmond, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the California average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richmond High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Richmond, CA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1250 23rd St.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1450
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1450
Grades: 9-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Cutting Blvd.
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1433
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 231-1433
Grades: 9-12
| 823 students
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
831 Chanslor Ave.
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1402
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1402
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Richmond, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Patterson Cir.
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 235-5464
Grades: 6-8
| 847 students
P. O. Box 2961
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Richmond, CA 94802
(510) 334-3684
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Kappa Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4300 Cutting Blvd
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 234-1434
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Omega Continuation High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1250 23rd St
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 215-3348
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wccusd Community Day School Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
715 Chanslor Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Richmond, CA 94801
(510) 231-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
West County Community High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
777 Sonoma St
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Richmond, CA 94805
(510) 230-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richmond, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Richmond, CA include Richmond High School, John F. Kennedy High School and Greenwood Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Richmond?
3 public high schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public high schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richmond include: John F. Kennedy High School vs. Richmond High School, Richmond High School vs. John F. Kennedy High School
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