It is part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) and serves half of North Richmond and San Pablo.

In the 1960s the old building was deemed unsafe, and the students and staff were relocated to two different campuses for a few years until the new school was built on the site.

teacher who worked at the school was arrested for an inappropriate relationship with an underage student, to which he pled guilty.

[5] The SARC report also cites that 75% of the student base is "socioeconomically disadvantaged", with 54% designated as "English learners".

Presently there are five separate academies: Multimedia, Law, Health, Engineering, and Creative & Performing Arts.

Students choose an academy based on their interests and are provided with integrated curriculum project-based learning opportunities, career technical elective classes, teachers with a common preparation period, internships, and mentors.

[citation needed] Richmond High School has a fully functional music program and marching band.