Richards Career Academy HS, IL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
5009 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4945
How Richards Career Academy HS Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score17
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Richards Career Academy HS
217Students
100%Low-Income Students
22Teachers
10 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 49% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 25% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 25% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 24% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 27% | 24% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 41% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58% | 19% | 22% |
| Other | <1% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Richards Career Academy HS
5%Math Proficiency
5%Reading Proficiency
5%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 10% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 10% | 31% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 5% | 30% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 20% | 27% | 38% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 20% | 41% | 43% |
| Limited English | 20% | 26% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 5% | 24% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 50% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Richards Career Academy HS
77%Overall Rate
74%Low-Income
80%Limited English
70%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80% | 71% | 69% |
Location Map
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1 miles, W
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1 miles, S
St Gabriel Elementary School
1 miles, NE