Enrollment
1,685
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Peoria, IL
Richwoods High School
Federal NCES profile for Richwoods High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173123003280
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richwoods High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,685
- students enrolled
Richwoods High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richwoods High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123003280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richwoods High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richwoods High School
Richwoods High School is a large high school in Peoria, Illinois, enrolling 1,685 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 46% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,685 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Peoria's high schools, it stands alongside Peoria High School (1,541 students): Richwoods High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.5:1 vs 19.6:1).
Peoria Sd 150 also operates Peoria High School (1,541 students) and Lincoln School (823 students) alongside Richwoods High School.
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 Richwoods High School compares
Richwoods High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,685 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,685
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$16,851
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,685 Top 3% in Illinois - larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 77.0
Students per teacher 20.5:1 +46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173123003280
Student demographics
African American 34.5%
White 33.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Richwoods High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 421:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.7%
In-school suspensions 154
Out-of-school suspensions 159
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes Richwoods High School.
$16,851
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 40.4%
Federal 17.7%
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 Richwoods High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manual High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Elise Ford Allen Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richwoods High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Peoria
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richwoods High School
How many students attend Richwoods High School?
Richwoods High School has 1,685 students enrolled. It is a high school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richwoods High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richwoods High School is 20.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richwoods High School?
The largest demographic group at Richwoods High School is African American at 34.5% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richwoods High School?
Richwoods High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Richwoods High School rank among high schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Richwoods High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Peoria, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Peoria on the city page.
Is Richwoods High School a good school?
Richwoods High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. 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 Peoria Sd 150?
Besides Richwoods High School, Peoria Sd 150 also operates Peoria High School (1,541 students), Lincoln School (823 students), and Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr (794 students). See the Peoria Sd 150 district page for the complete list.