Harold L. Richards High School

The demographic breakdown of the 1,588 students enrolled for the 2020–2021 school year is as follows: • Male – 52.3% • Female – 47.7% • Native American/Alaskan – 0.4% • Asian/Pacific islander – 2% • Black – 24.1% • Hispanic – 25.1% • White – 45.2% • Multiracial – 3.6% == Athletics/Clubs ==

Richards competes in the South Suburban Conference (SSC) and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), the body which governs most athletics and competitive activities in the state. Teams are stylized as the Bulldogs. The Athletic Director is Brian Wujcik and the Assistant Athletic Director is Sarah Ficaro. The following Richards teams won or placed top four in their respective state championship tournaments sponsored by the IHSA: • Basketball (Boys): State Champions (2007–08) • Basketball (Girls): 4th Place (1985–86) • Drama: State Champions (2022–23); 2nd Place (2014–15); 3rd Place (1990–91, 2008–09) • Football: State Champions (1988–89, 1989–90); 2nd Place (2001–02, 2013–14) • Softball: 2nd Place (1983–84) • Track (Girls): 3rd Place (1972–73) • Volleyball (Boys): State Champions (1991–92) • Volleyball (Girls): State Champions (1986–87) • Wrestling: State Champions (1974–75, 1976–77); 2nd Place (1975–76); 3rd Place (1977–78) == Notable alumni ==

• Sebastian Castro, defensive back for the Iowa Hawkeyes • John Cox, Republican 2008 presidential candidate and 2018 California gubernatorial candidate. • Dave Dombrowski, President of Baseball Operations for the Philadelphia Phillies • Dwayne Goodrich, former defensive back of the Dallas Cowboys • Mike Jones, former offensive lineman of the Chicago Bears • John Kass, Chicago Tribune columnist • Sean Lewis, college football coach • Joe Montgomery, former NFL football player for the New York Giants • Suzanne Rabi, founder Pharmacist Moms Group • Dwyane Wade, former NBA player for the Miami Heat, co-owner of the Utah Jazz, 3× champion, and Olympic gold medalist ==References==