At a glance
Reported students
669
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
554
Richland County High School: 669 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
15.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 697
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Richland County High School
Richland County High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Olney. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Richland County CUSD 1. NCES reports 669 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91%) and multiracial (3.7%). English learners represent 0.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Richland County High School
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91%
- Hispanic3.1%
- Black1%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Richland County CUSD 1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rise Up Alternative School
High · Grades 06–12
Enrollment not reported
Richland County Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
888 reported students
Richland County Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
439 reported students
Richland County Early Childhood Ctr
Other · Grades PK–PK
149 reported students
Public schools near Richland County High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Middle School Middle · Richland County CUSD 1 | 06–08 | 439 | 0.5 mi |
| Assist Taoep 12 High · Clay/Cwford/Jsper/Lwrnce/Rhland | 06–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Assist Rssp 12 High · Clay/Cwford/Jsper/Lwrnce/Rhland | 06–12 | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| Richland County Elementary School Elementary · Richland County CUSD 1 | KG–05 | 888 | 0.9 mi |
| Richland County Early Childhood Ctr Other · Richland County CUSD 1 | PK–PK | 149 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Richland County High School
What grades does Richland County High School serve?
Richland County High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Richland County CUSD 1.
How many students attend Richland County High School?
Richland County High School reported 669 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 697 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Richland County High School?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 669 students and 43.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Richland County High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Richland County High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richland County CUSD 1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Richland County High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Richland County High School in?
Richland County High School is part of Richland County CUSD 1, based in Olney, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Richland County High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Richland County Middle School (0.5 mi), Assist Taoep 12 (0.8 mi), Assist Rssp 12 (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.