| Richland High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
5201 Holiday Lane , 76180 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°50′30″N 97°13′40″W / 32.841573°N 97.227897°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Co-Educational, Public, Secondary |
| Established | 1961 |
| School district | Birdville Independent School District |
| Superintendent | Gayle Stinson Ed.D. [1] |
| Principal | Kyle Pekurney |
| Teaching staff | 132.24 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,080 (2019-20)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.73[2] |
| Color(s) | [Blue] [Red] [White] |
| Athletics | 5A-1 |
| Mascot | Royals |
| Rival | Haltom High School |
| Feeder schools | North Ridge Middle School & North Richland Middle School |
| Website | Richland High |
Richland High School is a secondary school located in North Richland Hills, Texas. The school includes grades 9 through 12, and is part of the Birdville Independent School District.
Background
Richland High School opened in 1961 as the second high school in the Birdville Independent School District.[3] The school colors and emblem of blue and gray, the Confederate flag and mascot of the Rebels was chosen by students and approved by the Birdville School Board.[4] The school was expanded over time to meet the needs of the community, including a major expansion in the late 1980s that added a new main entrance, classroom wing, cafeteria, and administration offices.
A 2006 bond package funded a nearly-complete demolition of the original school.[5] Only the original auditorium, the band hall, and a wing added in the late 1980s (including the library and cafeteria) were retained, while the rest of the structure was demolished and replaced with student parking. A brand-new facility was built in the old student parking area, connected to the remnants of the original structure. The new school opened for the 2009-2010 school year.[6]
During the 2008-2009 school year, Richland High School introduced its first Advancement Via Individual Determination class. The program graduated its first group of seniors in May 2012.[7]
Mascot
In June 2020, the BISD board of trustees voted to remove the Rebel mascot and related Confederate symbols, including the Dixie Belles and Johnny Reb, as a result of a petition calling for their removal signed by over 25,000 people and amid the George Floyd protests.[8] On July 23, 2020 it was announced that the new Richland mascot is the Royals.
Notable alumni
- Kelly Blackwell (Class of 1987), former NFL player[9]
- Kambri Crews (Class of 1989), comedic storyteller and author[10]
- Wendy Davis (Class of 1981), State senator for District 10 in the Texas State Senate[11]
- Trent Grisham (Class of 2015), professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB)[12]
- Jake Kemp (Class of 2003), radio host at 1310 The Ticket[13]
- Craig Lancaster (Class of 1988), writer and journalist[14]
- Gary Morris (Class of 1967), singer and stage actor[15]
- Rashee Rice (Class of 2019) Professional football player for the Kansas City Chiefs
- Ethan Gonzalez (class of 2024) Texas state champion, cross country[16]
References
- ↑ "Birdville ISD Administration". Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- 1 2 3 "RICHLAND H S". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ↑ "Week's Review of Area News". Daily News Texan. September 3, 1961.
- ↑ "It's Haltom High--Birdville Changes". The Daily News-Texan. 9 April 1961.
- ↑ "Voters Approve Bonds on November 7, 2006". Birdville ISD. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ↑ "Richland High School". Adolphson & Peterson Construction. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ↑ "RHS AVID Website". Retrieved October 9, 2019.
- ↑ Lopez, Brian (June 19, 2020). "Birdville ISD votes to remove Richland High's Rebel mascot, Confederate imagery". Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
- ↑ "Kelly Blackwell". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ Valera, Stephanie (January 23, 2012). "Author Spotlight: Kambri Crews". CBS DFW. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ "State Sen. Wendy Davis, through the ages". Houston Chronicle. September 1, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ "Trant Grisham". MLB.com. Archived from the original on April 28, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ Yousuf, Saad (February 11, 2020). "A new era: Behind The Ticket's decision to shake up the lineup and how it came about". The Athletic. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ↑ Lancaster, Craig (August 20, 2014). "Guest editorial: The Confederate flag and the NDO". Last Best News.
- ↑ Roberts, Garner (December 4, 2010). "With pleasure, Morris dusts off his greatest hits in return to Abilene". Abilene Reporter-News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015.
- ↑ Baggarly, Charles (November 5, 2023). "Cross country results: Southlake Carroll wins state title, more from Fort Worth-area". Fort Worth Star-Telegram.