Serving 1,676 students in grades 9-12, H L Richards High Sch(Campus) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)'s student population of 1,676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2119 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
28%
28%
Black
23%
16%
White
44%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H L Richards High Sch(Campus)'s ranking?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is ranked #2119 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are H L Richards High Sch(Campus) often compared to?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)is often viewed alongside schools like Oak Lawn Comm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
The graduation rate of H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is 81%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
1,676 students attend H L Richards High Sch(Campus).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of H L Richards High Sch(Campus) students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does H L Richards High Sch(Campus) offer ?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is H L Richards High Sch(Campus) part of?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is part of CHSD 218 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Student Attendance - First Semester (Richards)
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break - No School (Richards)
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School (Richards)
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School (Richards)
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School (Richards)
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
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