Serving 1,021 students in grades 9-12, Back Of The Yards Ib High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,021 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Back Of The Yards Ib High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Back Of The Yards Ib High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Back Of The Yards Ib High School's ranking?
Back Of The Yards Ib High School is ranked #2000 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Back Of The Yards Ib High School often compared to?
Back Of The Yards Ib High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Young Magnet High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Back Of The Yards Ib High School?
The graduation rate of Back Of The Yards Ib High School is 97%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Back Of The Yards Ib High School?
1,021 students attend Back Of The Yards Ib High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Back Of The Yards Ib High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Back Of The Yards Ib High School?
Back Of The Yards Ib High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Back Of The Yards Ib High School offer ?
Back Of The Yards Ib High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Back Of The Yards Ib High School part of?
In what neighborhood is Back Of The Yards Ib High School located?
Back Of The Yards Ib High School is located in the Back of the Yards neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 14 other public schools located in Back of the Yards.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,021 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
