Illini West High School vs Richards Career Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 329 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Illini West High School
Carthage · Public high · Grades 9–12
349 students
Richards Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Illini West High School Carthage, Illinois | Richards Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 691 | #604 of 691 |
| National rank | #12956 of 16,910 | #16030 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 349 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 5% |
| city | Carthage | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Illini West High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 15.2).
- •Illini West High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Illini West High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Illini West High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 97.1%).
- •Richards Career Academy HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.2).
- •Illini West High School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 348.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Illini West High School better than Richards Career Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Illini West High School ranks higher (31.7 vs 15.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Illini West High School and Richards Career Academy HS?
About 329 km in a straight line, between Carthage and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Illini West High School: 349. Richards Career Academy HS: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Illini West High School and Richards Career Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Illini West High School is 397th of 691 and Richards Career Academy HS is 604th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).