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Richards Career Academy HS

Chicago, Illinois · Grades 9 to 12 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About Richards Career Academy HS

Richards Career Academy HS is a public school in Chicago, Illinois, serving grades 9 through 12. It reported 348 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Chicago. With about 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.2 students per teacher. There are 318 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Cook County. Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 runs 640 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	5009 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609
Phone	(773) 535-4945
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	348
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31
Students per teacher	11.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993000718). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Richards Career Academy HS serve?

Richards Career Academy HS serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Richards Career Academy HS?

Richards Career Academy HS reported 348 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richards Career Academy HS?

About 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 348 students and 31 teachers in federal data.

Is Richards Career Academy HS a public or charter school?

Richards Career Academy HS is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Richards Career Academy HS in?

Richards Career Academy HS is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is Richards Career Academy HS located?

Richards Career Academy HS is at 5009 S Laflin St, Chicago, IL 60609. The phone number is (773) 535-4945.

How many other schools are near Richards Career Academy HS?

There are 318 other schools within 5 miles of Richards Career Academy HS in our directory.