Serving 347 students in grades 9-12, Richards Career High School 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richards Career High School's student population of 347 students has grown by 59% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richards Career High School 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 Richards Career High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3268 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
65%
27%
Black
31%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
38%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richards Career High School's ranking?
Richards Career High School is ranked #3268 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richards Career High School?
The graduation rate of Richards Career High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richards Career High School?
347 students attend Richards Career High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Richards Career High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richards Career High School?
Richards Career High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richards Career High School offer ?
Richards Career High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richards Career High School part of?
Richards Career High School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Richards Career High School located?
Richards Career High School is located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Back of the Yards.
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