Harold L. Richards High School is a co-ed public high school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, and is a member of Illinois School District 218. The school opened in 1965, named for District Superintendent Dr. Harold Leland Richards who served in that capacity for 33 years from 1935-1968.
Serving 1,695 students in grades 9-12, H L Richards High Sch(Campus) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,695 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)'s student population of 1,695 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,695 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Colors
Black, White, Gold
School Rankings
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2407 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
31%
28%
Black
22%
17%
White
43%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H L Richards High Sch(Campus)'s ranking?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is ranked #2407 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are H L Richards High Sch(Campus) often compared to?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)is often viewed alongside schools like Oak Lawn Comm High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
The graduation rate of H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is 87%, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
1,695 students attend H L Richards High Sch(Campus).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of H L Richards High Sch(Campus) students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H L Richards High Sch(Campus)?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does H L Richards High Sch(Campus) offer ?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is H L Richards High Sch(Campus) part of?
H L Richards High Sch(Campus) is part of CHSD 218 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Student Attendance for First Semester (Richards)
December 19, 2025 (Friday)
Spring Break (Richards)
March 30, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break (Richards)
March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)
Spring Break / Mini Break (Richards)
April 01, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break / Mini Break (Richards)
April 02, 2026 (Thursday)
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