Rich Township Star Academy

5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rich Township Star Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • : ≤20% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Rich Township Star Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(20-21)
≤20%
28%
(20-21)
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
n/a
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What grades does Rich Township Star Academy offer ?
Rich Township Star Academy offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Rich Township Star Academy part of?
Rich Township Star Academy is part of Rich TWP HSD 227 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 10-12
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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