Our Town ~ Richmond, Indiana
By Mr. Plaschke
the basics
Population: 36,345
Per capita income: $19, 849
Median family income: $32,863
28.7% of people below poverty level
83.9% white
8.6% black
4.1% hispanic or latino
4.0% two or more races
1.1% asian
Of the citizens over age 25...
79.5% graduated from high school
17.2% graduated from college
the school
a Title I school (= due to high levels of students living at or near poverty, the school is eligible for special government funds)
Out of 1,526 students,
1,143 are white (74.9%),
169 are two or more races (11%),
144 are black (9.4%),
43 are hispanic (2.8%),
21 are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%),
6 are American Indian/Alaskan (.3%)
Lunch eligibility?
51.4% free, 9.9% reduced
Student to teacher ratio: 15.90 to 1
In the '12-13 school year,
170 students suspended,
25 expelled,
93% attendance
the state measures
Average per pupil expenditure in the district: $11,283
`` at Richmond High: $33,646--$66,772
High schoolers passing Math ECA in Indiana: 68.8%
`` at Richmond High: 64.8%
High schoolers passing Language Arts ECA in Indiana: 75%
`` at Richmond High: 72%
Richmond High grads pursuing college: 52.4%
...12th graders taking the SAT: 34.9%
the mission & vision
RHS Mission:
Educate for success by preparing all students to be college/career ready through positive relationships, respect, and responsibility with a relevant and rigorous curriculum
RHS Vision:
By 2020 Richmond High School will be the highest performing high school
in East Central Indiana