Top Rankings
Richland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,526 students in Richland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Richland School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,526 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Richland School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
35 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
2%
14%
# White Students
1,353 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
89%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
58 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
114
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
114
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,283 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,134 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,283
$23,649
Spending / Student
$15,134
$23,073
Best Richland School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 Theatre Dr
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-5757
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-5757
Grades: K-6
| 811 students
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
One Academic Avenue
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6081
Grades: 7-12
| 715 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland School District?
Richland School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,526 students.
What is the rank of Richland School District?
Richland School District is ranked #59 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland School District?
89% of Richland School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland School District?
Richland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Richland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,134 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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