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#2134 of 3,813 schools in IL
Richards Career Academy HS
High School · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 · Chicago, IL
A Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
5009 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Richards Career Academy HS score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 5% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richards Career Academy HS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,142
Median home value
$251,600
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
41.6%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back of the Yards Ib HSEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest ChtrCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Tilden Career Communty Academy HSEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Cs AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
- Schools in district
- 643
- Rank in district
- #310 of 621
- District spending per student
- $22,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richards Career Academy HS is listed in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richards Career Academy HS
Richards Career Academy HS is a public high school in Chicago, IL, part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299, serving approximately 315 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,134 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richards Career Academy HS
What grades does Richards Career Academy HS serve?
Richards Career Academy HS serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richards Career Academy HS?
Richards Career Academy HS has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richards Career Academy HS?
The student-teacher ratio at Richards Career Academy HS is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richards Career Academy HS rank in IL?
Richards Career Academy HS ranks #2,134 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Richards Career Academy HS's MySchoolScout rating?
Richards Career Academy HS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Richards Career Academy HS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richards Career Academy HS has 5% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 5% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richards Career Academy HS a charter school?
No, Richards Career Academy HS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richards Career Academy HS a Title I school?
No, Richards Career Academy HS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richards Career Academy HS?
95.6% of students at Richards Career Academy HS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 89.8%
- Phone
- (773) 535-4945
- Area population (ZIP 60609)
- 64,268
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60609; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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