RICH SOUTH CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL

Rich South Campus High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Rich Twp HSD 227 school district, located in Richton Park, IL with about 947 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 72 teachers, Rich South Campus High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rich South Campus High School is located in Richton Park, Illinois, and serves as a key academic institution within the Rich Township High School District 227. Historically, the school has been a central fixture of the local community, dedicated to providing a comprehensive secondary education that prepares students for post-secondary success. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on a curriculum that balances rigorous core subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development among its diverse student body.

In recent years, the school has undergone significant organizational transitions as part of District 227’s broader consolidation efforts. These changes were designed to streamline resources and enhance educational opportunities by centralizing programs across the district’s campuses. While the school has a storied history, it is currently operating within an evolving framework intended to better support modern learning needs, upgrade facilities, and ensure that all students within the Richton Park area have access to high-quality instruction and extracurricular engagement.

For more information, contact Rich South Campus High School at (708) 679-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.