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Rich TWP HSD 227 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,396 students in Rich TWP HSD 227 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Rich TWP HSD 227 School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
2,396 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rich TWP HSD 227 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#843 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%
Graduation Rate
81%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
11%
28%
% Black
84%
17%
% White
2%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,084 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,460 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$89 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,084
$22,423
Spending / Student
$38,460
$21,662
Best Rich TWP HSD 227 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rich Township Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #22.
Rich Township High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 W 203rd St
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 679-5600
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
(708) 679-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rich TWP HSD 227 School District?
Rich TWP HSD 227 School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,396 students.
What is the rank of Rich TWP HSD 227 School District?
Rich TWP HSD 227 School District is ranked #852 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rich TWP HSD 227 School District?
84% of Rich TWP HSD 227 School District students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rich TWP HSD 227 School District?
Rich TWP HSD 227 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Rich TWP HSD 227 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,460 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
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