Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, Richmond-burton High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richmond-burton High School's student population of 534 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Richmond-burton High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond-burton High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#762 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richmond-burton High School's ranking?
Richmond-burton High School is ranked #762 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Richmond-burton High School often compared to?
Richmond-burton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnsburg High School, Woodstock North High School, Nippersink Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richmond-burton High School?
The graduation rate of Richmond-burton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richmond-burton High School?
534 students attend Richmond-burton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Richmond-burton High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond-burton High School?
Richmond-burton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richmond-burton High School offer ?
Richmond-burton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richmond-burton High School part of?
Richmond-burton High School is part of Richmond-Burton CHSD 157 School District.
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