Colonel Richardson High School is located outside of Federalsburg, Maryland, United States, and is part of the Caroline County Public Schools system. the school serves approximately 526 students in grades nine to twelve. Students generally live in the southern end of Caroline County in Federalsburg, Maryland, Preston, Maryland, and a number of smaller towns. Colonel Richardson Middle School serves as the feeder school.

History

In 1962 the Colonel Richardson High School was established. It consolidated two area high schools, Federalsburg High School and Preston High School. The school was named after William Richardson, a Revolutionary War officer and state district court judge.

Administration

Academics

Students at Colonel Richardson High School participate in courses in accordance with the Caroline County Public Schools High School Program of Study. To earn a high school diploma, students must earn four English credits, four math credits, three science credits, three social studies credits, a financial literacy credit, a fine art credit, a technology education credit, a physical education credit, a health credit, and other credits as defined by their chosen career majors. Available career majors include: Select programs are completed at the Caroline Career and Technology Center in Denton, MD as well as the Chesapeake Culinary Center in Denton, MD (Food & Beverage Management), the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute in Centreville, MD (Firefighter and Emergency Medical Responder), and Easton High School in Easton, MD (Military Service).

Athletics

Students at CRHS can participate in the following sports:

Clubs and organizations

Students at CRHS can participate in the following clubs and organizations:

Demographics

55% of students are eligible for the free or reduced lunch program.

Notable alumni