- Enrollment
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oak Lawn, IL
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
Federal NCES profile for H L Richards High Sch(Campus), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170654000343
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Oak Lawn · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,702
- students enrolled
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H L Richards High Sch(Campus) ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Oak Lawn, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170654000343 · Oak Lawn, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,702 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) (1,916 students)
Resource Investment Index #12 of 12 public schools in Oak Lawn. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A B Shepard Hi
A B Shepard High Sch (Campus)
1,916 students
- Dd Eisenhower
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus)
1,818 students
- This school
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
1,702 students
What this shows H L Richards High Sch(Campus) reports 1,702 students on the CCD universe file.
How H L Richards High Sch(Campus) compares
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,702 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,702
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,539
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 167 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chsd 218, which includes H L Richards High Sch(Campus).
$26,539
Per student
+46%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 33.8%
Federal 5.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How H L Richards High Sch(Campus) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H L Richards High Sch(Campus)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,818
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Oak Lawn
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,702 students)
Frequently asked questions about H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
How many students attend H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) has 1,702 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oak Lawn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
The student-teacher ratio at H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
The largest demographic group at H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is White at 39.9% of enrollment, in Oak Lawn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H L Richards High Sch(Campus) rank among public schools in Oak Lawn?
By Resource Investment Index, H L Richards High Sch(Campus) ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Oak Lawn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oak Lawn on the city page.
What other schools are in Chsd 218?
Besides H L Richards High Sch(Campus), Chsd 218 also operates A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) (1,916 students) and Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) (1,818 students). See the Chsd 218 district page for the complete list.
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