Richland County High School
Tel:
(618)393-2191
- Richland County High School serves 733 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Richland County High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Richland County High School's student population of 733 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 733 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Richland County High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Richland County High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2783 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 93% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.67 |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richland County CUSD 1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Richland County High School is Assist Taoep 12 (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Richland County Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Richland County Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Olney Richland County Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 551 students
0.6 miles
1099 N Van St
Olney, IL 62450
(618)395-4372 0.6 6-8 551 - Willow Hill Assist Taoep 12 Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 36 students
0.8 miles
Po Box 77
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618)455-3605 0.8 6-12 36 - Olney Richland County Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 1114 students
9.1 miles
1001 N Holly Rd
Olney, IL 62450
(618)395-8540 9.1 PK-5 1114 - Sumner Sumner Attendance Center Magnet School
Grades: 4-6 | 209 students
11.4 miles
110 W Locust St
Sumner, IL 62466
(618)936-2412 11.4 4-6 209 - Sainte Marie Ste Marie Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-K | 136 students
13.7 miles
Po Box 157
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618)455-3423 13.7 PK-K 136
School Reviews
| 2 They get rid of good coaches/teachers. Admin lies to board. very political - Posted by Parent - jjjj4 |
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