Overview
Richards Career Academy HS is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 348 students. It is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictChicago Public Schools Dist 299
County17031
CityChicago
ZIP60609
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170993000718
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment348
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino54.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian42.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %97%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)