Enrollment
1,702
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170654000343
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Oak Lawn · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,702
- students enrolled
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) has class sizes near the Illinois median. 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
Teachers (FTE)
113.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How H L Richards High Sch(Campus) compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is a large high school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, enrolling 1,702 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,702 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Chsd 218 spends $25,433 per pupil, 49% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Oak Lawn's high schools, it stands alongside Oak Lawn Comm High School (1,867 students): H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 17.1:1).
Chsd 218 also operates A B Shepard High Sch (Campus) (1,916 students) and Dd Eisenhower High Sch (Campus) (1,818 students) alongside H L Richards High Sch(Campus).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 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
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 51% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% 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
$25,433
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,702 Top 3% in Illinois - larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 113.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170654000343
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 & staff
AP courses offered 23
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 426:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.7%
In-school suspensions 68
Out-of-school suspensions 167
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chsd 218, which includes H L Richards High Sch(Campus).
$25,433
Per student
+49%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 33.8%
Federal 5.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Similar 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
- 1,916
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,818
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Oak Lawn
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% 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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is H L Richards High Sch(Campus) a good school?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.