Richwoods High School
Tel:
(309)693-4400
- Richwoods High School serves 1,251 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is higher 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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Richwoods High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Richwoods High School's student population of 1,251 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,251 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Richwoods High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Richwoods High School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. 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 | #444 out of 3,544 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 26% |
| Black | 32% | 17% |
| White | 46% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Peoria SD 150 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Richwoods High School is Peoria Heights High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Charles A Lindbergh Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Charles A Lindbergh Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Peoria Charles A Lindbergh Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 232 students
0.5 miles
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)693-4427 0.5 5-8 232 - Peoria Northmoor Primary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 382 students
0.5 miles
1819 W Northmoor Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)693-4435 0.5 K-4 382 - Peoria Kellar Primary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 403 students
0.7 miles
6413 Mt Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)693-4439 0.7 K-4 403 - Peoria Rolling Acres Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 5-8 | 346 students
0.8 miles
5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)693-4422 0.8 5-8 346 - Peoria Hines Primary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 482 students
1.7 miles
4603 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309)672-6525 1.7 K-4 482
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