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Harold L. Richards High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
10601 Central Ave,
Oak Lawn, IL
Community High School District No. 218
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-
B
B+
B
B+
A
A-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.42
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Reading Proficiency
22%
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Math Proficiency
21%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
109
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Full Time Teachers
109
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Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
560
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Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
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Number of AP Courses
23
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AP Pass Rate
49.6%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
56.3%
State Average
43%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
201:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.4%
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Female
47.4%
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Hispanic
33.1%
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White
32.4%
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Black
21.4%
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Middle Eastern or North African
7.6%
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Two or more races
3.1%
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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
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
3/2/2025
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.
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
2/17/2025
Very nice school I like it teachers are very helpful and very knowledgeable
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.
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...
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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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$125K - $634K
Homes For Sale
140
Average Home Value
$329,934
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
21%
Average Household Income
$96,224
% of College Grads
31.9%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,025 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,750 - $1,900 per month
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- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 892+ Sq Ft
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- Oak Lawn, IL
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- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 750+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Centennial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Worthbrook Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Memorial Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
Brandt Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Lawn Manor Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Patrick Sullivan Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
Wolfe Wildlife Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Playground
Patterson Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Oak Meadows Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Trails
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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.