District Overview
Rich Township High School District 227, headquartered at 20550 S Cicero Avenue in Matteson, Illinois, is an open, regular public school district dedicated to providing secondary education across grades 9 through 12. Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan region, the district operates two main high school campuses that collectively serve 2,433 students. Enrollment is well-distributed across all four high school years—including 558 freshmen, 600 sophomores, 589 juniors, and 686 seniors—offering a focused academic environment tailored to preparing young adults for post-secondary education, vocational training, and future career pathways.

To support its student body, District 227 maintains a strong institutional context backed by an extensive staffing infrastructure. The district employs approximately 396 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 30 instructional aides and 738 support personnel, contributing to a total staff of over 1,160 full-time equivalent professionals. The student body reflects a diverse community context, primarily comprising Black (2,066 students) and Hispanic (263 students) youth, alongside multiracial and other backgrounds, with a balanced balance of male and female learners. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers interested in learning more about District 227's offerings and community initiatives can reach the district office at (708) 679-5737 or visit their official website at rich227.org.
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Total Schools
2,433
Total Students
396.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rich Twp HSD 227
Demographic Student Count
White35
Hispanic263
Black2,066
Asian3
Two or More61
American Indian5
  • Black
    2,066 (84.9%)
  • Hispanic
    263 (10.8%)
  • Two or More
    61 (2.5%)
  • White
    35 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Rich Twp HSD 227
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High2
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:2,433*
Teachers (FTE):396.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Rich Twp HSD 227
Found 2 Schools