Serving 24 students in grades Kindergarten-12, H. Glenn Richardson ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. Glenn Richardson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
H. Glenn Richardson's student population of 24 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H. Glenn Richardson ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. Glenn Richardson is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
25%
55%
Black
17%
5%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. Glenn Richardson's ranking?
H. Glenn Richardson is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of H. Glenn Richardson?
The graduation rate of H. Glenn Richardson is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend H. Glenn Richardson?
24 students attend H. Glenn Richardson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of H. Glenn Richardson students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. Glenn Richardson?
H. Glenn Richardson has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does H. Glenn Richardson offer ?
H. Glenn Richardson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is H. Glenn Richardson part of?
H. Glenn Richardson is part of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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