Richards Career Academy HS
Chicago, IL · Chicago Public Schools District 299 · Grades 9 - 12
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
Richards Career Academy HS ranking
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Richards Career Academy HS students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 315 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.4% | 62.5% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Black | 38.3% | 32.1% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 4.4% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Richards Career Academy HS
Typical home value $252K in zip 60609 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Richards Career Academy HS
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Back of The Yards IB HSChicago Public Schools District 299 · 0.9 mi away370th of 601
ELA 49% · Math 28% - –Tilden Career Communty Academy HSChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.1 mi away
- 9Lindblom Math & Science Acad HSChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.5 mi away81st of 601
ELA 79% · Math 49% - –Gage Park High SchoolChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.6 mi away
- 2Noble St Chtr - MansuetoChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.8 mi away · charter486th of 601
ELA 36% · Math 18% - –Bronzeville Scholastic HSChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.9 mi away
- –Williams Medical Prep High SchChicago Public Schools District 299 · 1.9 mi away
- 1Thomas Kelly College PreparatoryChicago Public Schools District 299 · 2 mi away560th of 601
ELA 23% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Richards Career Academy HS in?
Richards Career Academy HS is part of the Chicago Public Schools District 299 district in Chicago, Illinois.
Is Richards Career Academy HS a good school?
Richards Career Academy HS does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Richards Career Academy HS?
Hispanic 63%, Black 32%, Two or more races 4% (315 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Richards Career Academy HS cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60609 is $252K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.