D−
Richards Career Academy HS
PublicHighGrades 9–12
5009 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609 · (773) 535-4945 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
348
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
City
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Richards Career Academy HS
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts2.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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5009 S Laflin St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 971
Grade 1099
Grade 1185
Grade 1293
Enrollment over time
343’20
347’21
311’22
315’23
348’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 68%Black 26%Two or more races 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%White <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.