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Richmond High School (Richmond, California)
Encyclopedia
Richmond High School is a public high school located on 23rd Street
, Richmond, California
, USA. It is part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District
(WCCUSD).
African-American and Latino students fared worse than the overall student body, with 0% of African-American students and 2% of Latino students achieving proficiency in Mathematics.
and Oakland Raiders
tight end Courtney Anderson
, will accompany Coach Jeff Tyner in his first year of coaching.
. Carter, a Richmond High alumnus himself, canceled all scheduled games and practices of the undefeated team in an unprecedented move due to fifteen of his players having unacceptably poor academic performance. Heavily criticized initially by students, parents, teachers, and the media, he was then praised due to his emphasis on higher education.
This media story was also the focal point of the 2005 film Coach Carter
starring Samuel L. Jackson
as Carter which gives a story-lined account of Carter's time managing the team with the main focal point being on the "lock-out."
dance was gang raped while a number of onlookers did nothing and were said to have been laughing, jeering, and taking photos with their cell phones. According to the Richmond Police Department
, the girl was raped by at least four different suspects who committed multiple sex acts. She was flown to a hospital in critical condition after the attack. Several students from Richmond High School were held for questioning. As of November 3, eight suspects had been arrested in connection with the crime, including several adults who do not attend the high school – although one of those arrested was subsequently released. The case garnered attention as an example of bystander effect
by some in the media.
Subsequent to the attack the security around the school was increased: high definition surveillance cameras were installed, along with increased lighting and the addition of new fencing.
23rd Street (Richmond, California)
23rd Street is a major north-south trunk street in Richmond and San Pablo, California flanked by many Latino-oriented businesses.-History:The street runs between San Pablo Avenue in the north and Interstate 580 in the south after which it becomes Marina Bay Parkway. It later meets up with 22nd...
, Richmond, California
Richmond, California
Richmond is a city in western Contra Costa County, California, United States. The city was incorporated on August 7, 1905. It is located in the East Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a residential inner suburb of San Francisco, as well as the site of heavy industry, which has been...
, USA. It is part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District
West Contra Costa Unified School District
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is the school district for western Contra Costa County, California. It is based in Richmond, California...
(WCCUSD).
Alumni and Post-High School Education
Many students choose to attend a community college with intentions of transferring to a four-year university. However, there are programs that are dedicated on helping Richmond High School students get accepted to four- year universities.Student demographics
According to Richmond High's School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required to be published annually, the school has a predominantly "Hispanic or Latino" student base, accounting for 76.43% of their total enrollment. The SARC report also cites that 75% of the student base is "Socioeconomically Disadvantaged", with 54% designated as "English Learners".Academics
By multiple measures, Richmond High School's academic performance is poor.African-American and Latino students fared worse than the overall student body, with 0% of African-American students and 2% of Latino students achieving proficiency in Mathematics.
Sports
Since the school's opening, few championships have come from the football or baseball teams. A new coaching staff, which includes former San Jose State UniversitySan José State University
San Jose State University is a public university located in San Jose, California, United States...
and Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
tight end Courtney Anderson
Courtney Anderson
Courtney Jerome Anderson is a former American football tight end. Born in Greenville, Texas, Anderson attended high school in Richmond, California and played college football at Contra Costa College and San Jose State University. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the...
, will accompany Coach Jeff Tyner in his first year of coaching.
Ken Carter
Richmond came into the media spotlight in 1999 due to the actions taken by basketball coach Ken CarterKen Carter
Kenny Ray Carter is an American business owner, education activist and former high school basketball coach. Carter attended college at San Francisco State, then Contra Costa College, and finally George Fox University, where he played basketball.-Biography:...
. Carter, a Richmond High alumnus himself, canceled all scheduled games and practices of the undefeated team in an unprecedented move due to fifteen of his players having unacceptably poor academic performance. Heavily criticized initially by students, parents, teachers, and the media, he was then praised due to his emphasis on higher education.
This media story was also the focal point of the 2005 film Coach Carter
Coach Carter
Coach Carter is a 2005 American film directed by Thomas Carter. It is based on a true story, in which Richmond High School basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his MVP and undefeated team due to poor academic results....
starring Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel Leroy Jackson is an American film and television actor and film producer. After becoming involved with the Civil Rights Movement, he moved on to acting in theater at Morehouse College, and then films. He had several small roles such as in the film Goodfellas before meeting his mentor,...
as Carter which gives a story-lined account of Carter's time managing the team with the main focal point being on the "lock-out."
Crime
In October 2009, a 15-year-old girl at a Richmond High homecomingHomecoming
Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni of a school. It most commonly refers to a tradition in many universities, colleges and high schools in North America...
dance was gang raped while a number of onlookers did nothing and were said to have been laughing, jeering, and taking photos with their cell phones. According to the Richmond Police Department
Richmond Police Department
The Richmond Police Department or RPD is a public safety and law enforcement agency founded in 1910 that is in charge of protecting and safeguarding the city of Richmond, California...
, the girl was raped by at least four different suspects who committed multiple sex acts. She was flown to a hospital in critical condition after the attack. Several students from Richmond High School were held for questioning. As of November 3, eight suspects had been arrested in connection with the crime, including several adults who do not attend the high school – although one of those arrested was subsequently released. The case garnered attention as an example of bystander effect
Bystander effect
The bystander effect or Genovese syndrome is a social psychological phenomenon that refers to cases where individuals do not offer any means of help in an emergency situation to the victim when other people are present...
by some in the media.
Subsequent to the attack the security around the school was increased: high definition surveillance cameras were installed, along with increased lighting and the addition of new fencing.