Rich Township High School District 227

What Rich Township High School District 227 does

Rich Township High School District 227 is a public secondary school district operating under the authority of the State of Illinois, serving approximately 2,198 students in grades 9-12 across southern Cook County. The district is structured around two main campuses — the Fine Arts and Communications Campus in Richton Park and the STEM Campus in Olympia Fields — plus the Michelle D. Lonie Transition Center for post-secondary transition support for students with disabilities. Educational offerings include an IB World School programme (Middle Years and Diploma), 20 Advanced Placement courses and career clusters, and 60 extracurricular activities.

The district supports students with a 91% graduation rate and a 91% freshmen-on-track metric. Student support services include an on-campus food pantry, bus transportation, and college and career readiness counseling. The district is staffed by 609 personnel and governed by an elected school board; it holds no parent company, subsidiaries, or private equity involvement.

The operating model is non-commercial: education is provided tuition-free to district residents, funded by Illinois state appropriations, local property taxes, and federal aid. No revenue is publicly disclosed. Technology is operational rather than proprietary, relying on third-party integrations including Thrillshare for parent communication and mobile applications, MySchoolBucks for fee payments, and Snap App for athletics and activity scheduling.

Name

Rich Township High School District 227

Legal name

Rich Township High School District 227

Website

https://www.rich227.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Rich Township High School District 227 is a public Illinois school district serving approximately 2,198 high school students across two specialized campuses (Fine Arts & Communications and STEM) and a transition center, offering IB, AP, and college and career readiness programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school district
• IB World School
• STEM education
• College career readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Matteson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rich Township High School District 227 is a public secondary school district that provides tuition-free education to approximately 2,198 students in grades 9-12 across two specialized campuses—a Fine Arts and Communications Campus and a STEM Campus—plus a post-secondary transition center. The district delivers an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School curriculum (Middle Years and Diploma Programmes), Advanced Placement and Career Cluster courses, college and career readiness services, and 60 extracurricular offerings, supported by student services including food pantry and bus transportation.

Product overview

Rich Township High School District 227 is a public high school district operating two main campuses (Fine Arts and Communications Campus, and STEM Campus) plus the Michelle D. Lonie Transition Center. The district serves approximately 2,198 students across its campuses. Educational offerings include IB World School programmes (Middle Years and Diploma), 20 Advanced Placement/Career Cluster courses, and 60 extracurricular activities. The district provides comprehensive student support services including college and career readiness counseling, a food pantry, and transportation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fine Arts and Communications Campus: One of two main campuses offering fine arts and communication programs
• STEM Campus
• Michelle D. Lonie Transition Center

Products and services

• Fine Arts and Communications Campus High school campus serving students in grades 9-12, specializing in fine arts, communications, and creative disciplines. Located at 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL 60471.
• STEM Campus High school campus serving students in grades 9-12, specializing in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs. Located at 3600 203rd St., Olympia Fields, IL 60461.
• Michelle D. Lonie Transition Center Post-secondary transition program supporting students with disabilities as they move from high school to adult life, employment, and further education. Located at 3236 Vollmer Rd., Olympia Fields, IL 60461.
• IB World School Programme International Baccalaureate program offering both the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, providing rigorous college-preparatory curriculum with global recognition for district students.
• Advanced Placement Courses College-level courses across multiple subject areas allowing students to earn college credit through AP exams. The district offers 20 AP courses and career clusters.
• College & Career Readiness Program Comprehensive program helping students prepare for post-secondary education and career pathways through counseling, resources, and planning tools.
• Food Pantry On-campus food assistance program providing nutritious food items to students and families in need.
• Student Transportation Services Bus transportation services for students traveling between home and school campuses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% graduation rate
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Consolidated High School District 230: Public high school district serving Orland Park, Palos Hills, and Bridgeview in the Chicago south/southwest suburbs; operates three campuses with comparable academic and extracurricular offerings.
• Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210: Public high school district serving the south suburbs of Chicago (Frankfort/New Lenox area) with multiple campuses and comparable curricular offerings; directly comparable to Rich Township 227 by structure, geography, and student population.
• Joliet Township High School District 204: Public high school district in Will County serving Joliet-area students with two main campuses; comparable mid-sized Illinois township district operating comprehensive secondary education programs.
• Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233: Adjacent public high school district in the Chicago south suburbs serving a comparable suburban demographic; operates a single comprehensive high school with similar AP and college-readiness programming.
• Bremen Community High School District 228: Neighboring south-suburban Chicago public high school district with multiple campuses serving a similar community profile; a direct structural and geographic peer to Rich Township 227.
• Maine Township High School District 207: Public high school district serving north/northwest suburban Chicago communities with three campuses; structurally analogous township district with similar college-readiness and extracurricular offerings.
• Township High School District 211: Large Illinois public high school district serving the northwest suburbs of Chicago with multiple campuses and comprehensive college-readiness programming; structurally analogous township-format district with similar scale and governance.
• Township High School District 214: Illinois public high school district serving northwest suburban communities with multiple campuses; same township-style governance structure and comparable scale of comprehensive secondary education programming.

Others

• International Baccalaureate Organisation: Global non-profit that authorizes and accredits the IB World School programs (MYP and DP) operated by Rich Township 227; an enabling institutional partner for the district's differentiated curriculum.
• Thrillshare: Provider of the parent communication and mobile app platform integrated with Rich Township 227's district operations; adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a competing district.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/RichTownshipHS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCt044CNKa-Kr7wG8OIL0oOg
• Facebookfacebook.com/District227
• Instagraminstagram.com/district227_

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