For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 577 students in Richton Park, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Richton Park, IL are Southland College Prep Chtr High School and Rich Township Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richton Park, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Richton Park have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Richton Park, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southland College Prep Chtr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Richton Park, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southland College Prep Chtr High School
Charter School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Rich Township Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Richton Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richton Park, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Richton Park, IL include Southland College Prep Chtr High School and Rich Township Star Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Richton Park?
2 public high schools are located in Richton Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Richton Park?
Richton Park public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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