Richwoods High School
Tel:
(309) 693-4400
- Richwoods High School serves 1,225 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Richwoods High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Richwoods High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Richwoods High School's student population of 1,225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Total Students | 1,225 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 79 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Richwoods High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Richwoods High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1220 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 6% | 5% |
Hispanic | 8% | 26% |
Black | 29% | 17% |
White | 45% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 5% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Peoria 150 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 Grades: 5-8 | 257 students
0.5 miles
6327 N Sheridan Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4427 0.5 5-8 257 - Peoria Northmoor Primary School Grades: K-4 | 358 students
0.5 miles
1819 W Northmoor Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4435 0.5 K-4 358 - Peoria Kellar Primary School Grades: K-4 | 399 students
0.7 miles
6413 Mt Hawley Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 693-4439 0.7 K-4 399 - Peoria Rolling Acres Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 334 students
0.8 miles
5617 N Merrimac Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 689-1100 0.8 5-8 334 - Peoria Hines Primary School Grades: K-4 | 454 students
1.7 miles
4603 N Knoxville Ave
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6525 1.7 K-4 454
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