Richmond HighStudent Guide

Academic dates, campus language, housing, and student-life references for Richmond High. Core organization is free for students.

Institution in Richmond, CA. Operating on a semester system.

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Institution Type

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Housing Buildings

Student guide · School Year 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Richmond High

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
School Year 2026-2027
Campus terms
6
Local details
6

Academic calendar

School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

1 entries
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Campus language

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6 terms

A

ALAS
Association of Latin American Students, a cultural and social club.
ASB
Associated Student Body, the student government organization.

B

BSU
Black Student Union, a student organization focused on Black culture and community.

O

Oilers
The official mascot and collective name for Richmond High students.

T

The Caf
The school cafeteria where students eat lunch.
The Rich
A common local nickname for Richmond High School and the city of Richmond.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

6 details
AC Transit
The public bus system used by many students for transportation to and from school.
Late Start
Specific days (often Mondays) when the school day begins later than the standard time.
Main Building
The primary structure housing administrative offices and classrooms.
PowerSchool
The online platform used by students and parents to track grades, attendance, and schedules.
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Richmond High School Cafeteria
The Quad
The central outdoor area where students congregate during lunch and breaks.

Quick answers

Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.

What academic term is relevant now?
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 18, 2026 – Jun 10, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
6 approved campus terms and 6 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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  • Major-aligned clubs, pre-professional groups, and research communities.
  • Performing arts, visual arts, student publications, film, and music.
  • Cultural orgs, identity communities, and faith-based groups.
  • Volunteer groups, civic engagement, mutual aid, and student government.
  • Outdoor clubs, intramural sports, club sports, and rec center programs.
  • Entrepreneurship, hackathon teams, makerspaces, and engineering project teams.
  • Casual hangouts, interest groups, and open events without applications.

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Life in Richmond for Richmond High Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Richmond.

Timezone

Pacific Time (PT)

Median Rent

$2,300

Cost of Living Index

160

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

62

Bikeability

60

Public Transit

BART (Richmond Station terminus of Richmond–Millbrae and Richmond–Fremont lines), AC Transit regional bus service, WestCAT bus service (regional), Amtrak Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin (Richmond Station), Ferry service via nearby terminals (e.g., Richmond Ferry to San Francisco)

Nearest Airports

Oakland International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, Richmond Airport Field (general aviation nearby), Buchanan Field Airport (regional, in Concord)

Climate Averages

Climate

Mediterranean (Csb) / coastal marine

Avg Annual Temp

58°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Front Visitor Lot

surface_lot • Limited

Located off 23rd St; single entry point for campus security.

Main Student/Staff Lot

surface_lot

Available for rent via Facilitron for community events.

Campus News

Latest updates from Richmond High

Richmond High Breaks Ground on $280 Million Modernization Project

The West Contra Costa Unified School District officially broke ground on a massive transformation of the century-old campus, including a new 60,000-square-foot classroom building and music wing.

Sep 20, 2025

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Kennedy High Reopens After Environmental Testing Finds No Toxic Vapors

Nearby Kennedy High School was cleared to reopen for the 2026-2027 school year after third-party testing confirmed the campus was safe from previously detected soil vapors.

Aug 14, 2026

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Campus safety and operational updates are broadcast via ParentSquare.

Campus safety and operational updates are broadcast via ParentSquare.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Richmond High

Varsity Football: Richmond vs. Pinole Valley

October 30, 2026

Pinole Valley High School

Away game for the Richmond Oilers varsity football team against Pinole Valley.

Varsity Football: Richmond vs. St. Patrick-St. Vincent

November 6, 2026

St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School

Away game for the Richmond Oilers varsity football team.

Veterans Day - No School

November 11, 2026

Campus-wide

District-wide holiday observing Veterans Day; no school for students.

Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Making Waves Academy

November 16, 2026

Richmond High School Gym

Home game for the Richmond Oilers boys basketball team.

Thanksgiving Recess Starts

November 23, 2026

Campus-wide

Beginning of the Thanksgiving break; school closed through November 27.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Richmond High

Various dorm and housing options are available for students.

12 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

Dennis Hall

Gateway Village

Gray Court

Room types: double suite

Lora Robins Court

Room types: double

Marsh Hall

Moore Hall

North Court

Room types: double suite

Robins Hall

South Court

Room types: double suite

University Forest Apartments

Westhampton-style first-year residence halls

Room types: single, double, triple

Wood Hall

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

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