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Richland High School Ranked #1 in Cambria County by US News & World Report For the Ninth Consecutive Year

Richland High School has once again been recognized as one of the Best High Schools in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report for the 2026–2027 school year!

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Empowering Every Student to Pursue Excellence Every Day
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Welcome to Richland School District

The mission of the Richland School District:  
Empowering every student to pursue excellence every day.
This Richland School District believes:
- Learning is a lifelong process.
- Everyone has the potential to learn. 
- Effective learning is achieved through cooperation. 
- Experiencing and celebrating success promotes self-confidence. 
- Education must inspire mutual respect and compassion. 
- The community that invests in education will prosper. 
- Accountability in education is essential. 
- Innovation and creativity are necessary for individual development. 
- Processing information is critical to learning. 
- Everyone is important.
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HERLINGER FIELD RE-OPENING ON JULY 17 Featured Photo

HERLINGER FIELD RE-OPENING ON JULY 17

We are excited to announce that the facilities at Herlinger Field will reopen to the public on Friday, July 17th! Thank you to our community members for respecting the closure and staying off the facilities during our track and field renovation project.

We are thrilled to welcome everyone back to Herlinger Field and look forward to seeing our community enjoy the facility once again. As you return, please help us protect and preserve these facilities by treating them with care and following all posted guidelines while using the complex.

For those utilizing the facility for walking, the walking lights will be on nightly from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. See less
Summer 2026 Meal Information Featured Photo

Summer 2026 Meal Information

Children 18 and under can enjoy meals at participating meal sites this summer.
SUN Meals are free and help your kids get the nutrition they need all summer long.

To find a location in your area:
Visit: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder
Call: 1-866-3HUNGRY or 1-877-8HAMBRE
Text: “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 914-342-7744
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Senior Awards Banquet

We are so proud of our graduating class! Click here to celebrate all of our winners from the Senior Awards Banquet. Congratulations to everyone recognized for their hard work!
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Our School at a Glance

  • Excellent Academic Programs Richland School District has led the four (4) county Appalachia Intermediate Unit 08 in academic achievement for two consecutive years in the Pittsburgh Business Times rankings of all 500 public school districts in Pennsylvania.
  • Fiscally Responsible School Board The Richland School District spends less per student than 487 of the 500 Pennsylvania Public School Districts while maintaining strong programs in academics, arts, and athletics.
  • Great Athletics Programs The Richland Rams have historically performed at high levels in individual and team sports. Within the past year, individual and teams have won the conference, district, and state championships.
  • Multiple Fine Arts Opportunities The Richland Performing Arts Center is the proud home of Richland School District's concerts, musicals, special events, and guest performances.

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