For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,555 students in Richardson, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Richardson, TX are Iltexas Aggieland High School, Pearce High School and Richardson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richardson, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Richardson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Richardson, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Berkner High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Richardson, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iltexas Aggieland High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2611 Texas Ave
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Richardson, TX 75082
(979) 704-6027
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Pearce High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 N Coit Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,443 students
Rank: #33.
Richardson High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,773 students
Rank: #44.
Berkner High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Spring Vly Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7000
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,290 students
Rank: #55.
Evolution Academy Beaumont
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3920 W Cardinal Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #66.
Evolution Academy Houston
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2414 Spring Cypress Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #77.
Evolution Academy Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 S Sherman St
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
Christa Mcauliffe Learning Center
Alternative School
900 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Grades: 2-12
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jjaep
Alternative School
400 E Spring Valley Rd
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Richardson, TX 75083
(972) 293-4504
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
P A S S Learning Center
Alternative School
1673 Terre Colony Court
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-5800
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Richardson, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 Copper Rdg
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-6509
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Evolution Academy Port Arthur (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1645 Jefferson Dr
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 907-3755
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 S Greenville Ave
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-0000
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-0000
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Richardson Arts/law/science Magnet (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1250 Belt Line Rd
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3038
Richardson, TX 75080
(469) 593-3038
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
450 Abrams Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Richardson, TX 75081
(469) 593-7600
Grades: 7-9
| 607 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richardson, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Richardson, TX include Iltexas Aggieland High School, Pearce High School and Richardson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richardson?
10 public high schools are located in Richardson.
What is the racial composition of students in Richardson?
Richardson public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Richardson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Richardson include: Pearce High School vs. Richardson High School, Richardson High School vs. Pearce High School, Pearce High School vs. Berkner High School
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