Enrollment
2,433
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 173342003458
Rich Township High School — Olympia Fields, IL
Federal NCES profile for Rich Township High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 50
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rich Twp Hsd 227 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
201.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rich Township High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rich Township High School reports 2,433 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 201.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 17 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 203 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rich Twp Hsd 227 spends $51,853 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.5% from local sources (property taxes), 30.5% from the state, and 6.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rich Township High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,433 | top 99% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 32% in Illinois — lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$51,853
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 203 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 377 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,433 Top 99% in Illinois — larger than 1% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 201.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173342003458
Student demographics
African American 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 2.5%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 84.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Counselors (FTE) 12.0
Students per counselor 203:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 377
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rich Twp Hsd 227, which includes Rich Township High School.
$51,853
Per student
+158%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+166%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 63.5%
State 30.5%
Federal 6.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Rich Township High School
How many students attend Rich Township High School?
Rich Township High School has 2,433 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olympia Fields, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rich Township High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rich Township High School is 12.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rich Township High School?
The largest demographic group at Rich Township High School is African American at 84.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Olympia Fields, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rich Township High School?
Rich Township High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.