Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
High school in Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades 9-12 · Charter
On the spring 2026 state tests, 38% of Leadership Public Schools: Richmond students met or exceeded California's reading (ELA) standard and 21% met the math standard. In reading, that is 11 points below the California average (49%). Its reading result is higher than 16% of Bay Area high schools, and it ranks 1st of 6 public high schools in Richmond. Reading results in 2026 were 17 points lower than in 2024, and math results were about the same as in 2024.
Test scores, 2024 to 2026
| Subject | Spring 2024 | Spring 2025 | Spring 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading (ELA) | 55% | 56% | 38% | −17 pts |
| Math | 22% | 34% | 21% | −1 pt |
Compared with nearby averages
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Public Schools: Richmond | 38% | 21% |
| Contra Costa County | 52% | 43% |
| California | 49% | 38% |
Where graduates go
Share of the class of 2022-23 enrolled in college within 16 months of graduating.
For fall 2025, UC admitted 34 of 45 freshman applicants from Leadership Public Schools: Richmond (76%), and 8 enrolled.
Homes near Leadership Public Schools: Richmond
The typical home value in ZIP code 94801, where Leadership Public Schools: Richmond is located, is $507K, down 1.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Charter schools usually admit by application or lottery, so where you live may not decide whether your child can attend.
Nearby high schools
| Distance | School | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 mi | Richmond HighRichmond · Grades 9-12 | 28% | 5% | $566K |
| 1.5 mi | John Henry High CharterRichmond · Grades 9-12 | 26% | 15% | $566K |
| 1.8 mi | John F. Kennedy HighRichmond · Grades 9-12 | 14% | 23% | $566K |
| 2.6 mi | Middle College HighSan Pablo · Grades 9-12 | 84% | 56% | $571K |
| 2.7 mi | Summit Public School K2 CharterEl Cerrito · Grades 7-12 | 25% | 14% | $1.12M |
| 3.5 mi | Invictus Academy of Richmond CharterEl Cerrito · Grades 7-12 | 39% | 17% | $1.12M |
School details
- Address
- 880 Bissell Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801
Get directions · See it on our map - Phone
- (510) 235-4522
- District
- West Contra Costa Unified
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Grades
- 9-12
- Students
- 572 (2025-26)
- Type
- High school · Traditional · Charter
- Opened
- 2003
- Website
- www.leadps.org
- State school code
- 07617960101477
Common questions
How did Leadership Public Schools: Richmond do on state tests?
In spring 2026, 38% of students met or exceeded the reading (ELA) standard and 21% met the math standard, compared with 49% and 38% across California.
How many students attend Leadership Public Schools: Richmond?
572 students were enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, in grades 9-12.
How many Leadership Public Schools: Richmond students get into UC?
For fall 2025, 34 of 45 UC freshman applicants from Leadership Public Schools: Richmond were admitted. Of the class of 2022-23, 12% enrolled at a UC campus within 16 months.
How much do homes cost near Leadership Public Schools: Richmond?
The typical home value in ZIP code 94801, where Leadership Public Schools: Richmond is located, is $507K, down 1.6% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index). Prices inside the school's attendance zone can differ.
Does living near Leadership Public Schools: Richmond guarantee a spot?
No. As a charter school it usually admits by application or lottery rather than by address.