Descriptive data were collected in the form of program case histories, student and teacher surveys and interviews, and school records from eight schools (1966-67) and two schools (1967-68) that were conducting Richmond Plan type programs for average underachieving secondary students. In writing this evaluation, two major questions were asked, namely, "What are the impacts of the Richmond Plan on its students and on the school?" and "What information can be developed that would be useful to schools that are interested in introducing such a plan?" Profiles derived from the case histories are presented for 10 high school programs, and provide a description of the origins, early problems, operation, and major problems of each program. A comparative analysis is made on three issues: (1) effects of these programs, (2) awareness of and attitudes toward the programs, and (3) costs. Administrative guidelines are presented for those considering the implementation of such a program. The findings are discussed in general terms as strengths and weaknesses of the several program variations. The appendix includes the questionnaires and tabular listings of frequency data. (EM)