Serving 104 students in grades 9-12, West Richland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21-39%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
East Richland CUSD 1 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of West Richland High School?
The graduation rate of West Richland High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 86%.
How many students attend West Richland High School?
104 students attend West Richland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Richland High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Richland High School?
West Richland High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Richland High School offer ?
West Richland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is West Richland High School part of?
West Richland High School is part of East Richland CUSD 1 School District.
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