Richwoods High School

www.psd150.org

1,580 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Richwoods High School, located in Peoria, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary school within the Peoria Public Schools District 150. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school offers a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program. This focus on high-level academics has consistently made Richwoods a top-performing institution in the region, attracting students who are looking for challenging coursework and college-preparatory opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Richwoods boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in student life. The school features a diverse array of athletics, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs, fostering a well-rounded educational environment. Its location on North University Street places it at a central point in the community, and the school takes pride in its long-standing traditions, school spirit, and its ability to prepare students for success in higher education and the workforce.

1,580

Total Students

77.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richwoods High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	591
Hispanic	225
Black	507
Asian	61
Two or More	190
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
591 (37.4 %)
Black
507 (32.1 %)
Hispanic
225 (14.2 %)
Two or More
190 (12.0 %)
Asian
61 (3.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria SD 150
Phone:	(309)693-4400
Website:	http://www.psd150.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	77.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 465

Grade 10 386

Grade 11 371

Grade 12 358