Rich Township High School Fine Arts Campus, formerly known as, Rich South High School is a public four-year high school located in Richton Park, Illinois, a southern suburb of Chicago, in the United States.
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 Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
n/a
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1972
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 Township High School District 227.
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