West Richland High School (Closed 2015)
West Richland High School served 104 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 104 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 21-39% | 59% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 21-39% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 96% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.68 |
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Graduation Rate (13-14) | ≥80% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Richland CUSD 1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Richland High School is Clay City High School (7.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Clay City Junior High School (7.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clay City Clay City High School Grades: 9-12 | 57 students
7.3 miles
Po Box 542
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1522 7.3 9-12 57 - Clay City Clay City Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 70 students
7.3 miles
Po Box 542
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431 7.3 6-8 70 - Clay City Clay City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 201 students
7.4 miles
Po Box 542
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431 7.4 PK-5 201 - Willow Hill Assist Taoep 12 Alternative School
Grades: 11 | 34 students
7.5 miles
Po Box 77
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605 7.5 11 34 - Olney Richland County High School Grades: 9-12 | 742 students
8.3 miles
1200 E Laurel St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191 8.3 9-12 742
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