Harold L. Richards High School
- Public
- OAK LAWN, IL
Public School
Harold L. Richards High School
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- OAK LAWN, IL
- Rating 3.76 out of 5 313 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade B
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade B
- Sportsgrade A minus
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Harold L. Richards High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
20%
Percent Proficient - Math
17%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1110
292 responses
Average ACT
24
139 responses
AP Enrollment
23%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$70,787
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,144
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$222,400
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
68%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 25 responsesPoll
60%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 25 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,688
Free or Reduced Lunch
60%
81%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 26 responses85%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 26 responses92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 26 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$79,217
Teachers in First/Second Year
2.8%
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 42 responses71%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 42 responses76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 42 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$26,381 / year
National
$12,23989%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 47 responses43%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 47 responses70%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 47 responsesSimilar Schools
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Harold L. Richards High School Reviews
Rating 3.76 out of 5 313 reviews
My experience at Harold L. Richards High School is one of the best experiences that I have experienced. The teachers do their absolute best to help students with what they need. Richards also has teachers that take time out of their day to tutor students who are struggling during their lunch breaks. The classes are fun as well as educational. Richards shines best in their sports teams. The students want to try their best at Richards if it's at athletics or academics. The school also does their best to prepare students for college by getting students to register for Advanced Placement courses, and by bringing in staff members from colleges to help students with administration. In my personal experience, teachers and staff will most definitely try to motivate you to do your best.
It was overall a very good experience. I met a lot of new people and learned new skills. I really enjoyed the bonds I grew with while being in different clubs and doing other extracurricular activities. I never had any issues with teachers. If there were any problems, it was more among students. The school handled those problems the best they could.
It's been an unprecedented year thus far, with the pandemic. Richards High School has shown great strengths through it's staff and dedication to the students. They have kept us parents and students in the "know" at all times. They continue to do their best to be sure our children still get the best education possible. The principal is superb! He is involved in everything and puts the students first. I have two children at Richards High School and couldn't be happier. They are receiving a top notch education! I salute them!