Harold L. Richards High School

Harold L. Richards High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10601 Central Ave,  Oak Lawn, IL
Community High School District No. 218
3.8
4.1
1,688 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John Hallberg
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
560
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
49.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
56.3%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
201:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
33.1%
White
32.4%
Black
21.4%
Middle Eastern or North African
7.6%
Two or more races
3.1%

School Rankings

#22 Most Diverse Public HS in Illinois
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago 315 Students
Moraine Valley Community College 206 Students
Illinois State University 191 Students
DePaul University 182 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 181 Students
Loyola University Chicago 181 Students
Northern Illinois University 163 Students
Northwestern University 135 Students
Saint Xavier University 131 Students
University of Chicago 111 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 116 Students
Psychology 106 Students
Business 85 Students
Biology 63 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 59 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 36 Students
Pre-Law Studies 31 Students
Accounting 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 272 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/2/2026
I love this school it has so many resources for you to explore what you love. There are so many fun classes and all the teachers are so nice and helpful
3.0 Sophomore
3/2/2025
Richards high school has a wide range of clubs and sports that gives students a chance to get involved. They also offer a variety of AP classes however they don't offer tutoring for students who need help in most Ap classes such as Ap biology, Ap human geography, e.t.c.
4.0 Parent
1/20/2024
AT Richards, it was a typical experience my son had. They were tough on discipline and left space for mental health concerns. Overall very caring staff. Most teachers were excited to be there.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/17/2025
Very nice school I like it teachers are very helpful and very knowledgeable
5.0 parent
9/22/2024
The school is a great learning environment where your child will thrive. My husband went there as well as our children so the high standard has been consistent for generations.
4.0 parent
10/25/2022
Improvements needed for transportation to and from school, especially for students that need to stay after school. Students would benefit from an increase in variety of resources available to them for subjects that they struggle with, not only math lab for example. The school should be providing opt...
1.0 parent
10/20/2022
School sucks and the teachesrs are horrible when it comes to listening to students especially the deans that are supposed to be helping out

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Harold L. Richards High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Oak Lawn, IL, in the Oak Lawn neighborhood, and is served by the Community High School District No. 218 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,688 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Harold L. Richards High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.42, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $329,934. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oak Lawn Community High School, Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, A B Shepard High School, and more. Learn more about what Oak Lawn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harold L. Richards High School.

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