- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173123003280
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173123003280 · Peoria, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,685 enr · 21.9:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Peoria High School (1,541 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 high schools in Peoria. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Richwoods High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richwoods High School
1,685 students
- Peoria High Sc
Peoria High School
1,541 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
823 students
- Glen Oak Comm
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
794 students
- Manual High Sc
Manual High School
731 students
- The Elise Ford 642
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
642 students
What this shows Richwoods High School reports 1,685 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 56% | 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
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 56% 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
$18,400
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes Richwoods High School.
$18,400
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 40.4%
Federal 17.7%
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 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
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Peoria
3 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 (~1,685 students)
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 21.9:1, which is 56% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 39% 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 31/100 (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 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.
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.
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